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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NAS.1 FACULTY BOARD / FAKULTEITSRAAD ........................................................................... 23

POSITIONING AND STRUCTURE OF FACULTY / POSISIONERING EN

STRUKTUUR VAN FAKULTEIT .............................................................................. 24

ORGANOGRAM INDICATING THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / ORGANOGRAM WAT

DIE ORGANISATORIESE STRUKTUUR AANDUI ....................................................................... 24

NAS.2 FACULTY RULES / FAKULTEITSREËLS ............................................................................. 27

AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL RULES / GESAG VAN DIE ALGEMENE

AKADEMIESE REËLS (A-REËLS) .......................................................................... 27

MODULES AND CREDITS / MODULES EN KREDIETE ....................................... 27

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (A-RULE 1.6) / ERKENNING VAN

VORIGE LEER (A REËL 1.6) ............................................................................ 28

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION / TOELATING EN REGISTRASIE ................ 29

Registration of additional modules / Registrasie van bykomende modules ......................... 29

APPROVAL OF STUDY PROGRAMMES / GOEDKEURING VAN

STUDIEPROGRAMME ............................................................................................. 29

EXAMINATIONS AND PASS REQUIREMENTS / EKSAMINERING EN

SLAAGVEREISTES.................................................................................................. 29

Relation between credits and examination papers / Verhouding tussen kredietpunte en

eksamen-vraestelle ............................................................................................................... 30

DEADLINES / KEERDATUMS ................................................................................. 30

TERMINATION OF STUDIES / BEËINDIGING VAN STUDIES ............................. 30

ATTAINMENT OF QUALIFICATION / VERWERWING VAN KWALIFIKASIE ...... 30

PROFESSIONAL STATUS / PROFESSIONELE STATUS .................................... 31

WARNING AGAINST PLAGIARISM / WAARSKUWING TEEN PLAGIAAT ......... 32

CAPACITY STIPULATION / KAPASITEITSBEPERKINGS ................................... 32

LANGUAGE MEDIUM / TAALMEDIUM .................................................................. 33

DEGREES QUALIFICATIONS / KWALIFIKASIES ................................................. 33

Qualifications, programmes and curricula / Kwalifikasies, programme en kurrikulums ...... 33

Programmes not in 2021 Yearbook / Programme nie in 2021 Jaarboek .............................. 47

NAS.3 LIST OF MODULES/ MODULELYS .................................................................................. 52

NAS.4 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA .................................................... 74

RULES FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / REËLS VIR DIE NAGRAADSE

DIPLOMA .................................................................................................................. 74

DURATION (MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION) / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE (MINIMUM-

EN MAKSIMUMDUUR) .......................................................................................................... 74

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE

KWALIFIKASIE ........................................................................................................................ 74

FACULTY-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE VEREISTES .............................. 75

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS / NAGRAADSE

DIPLOMA IN LANDBOU-EKONOMIE ..................................................................... 76

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION/ NAGRAADSE

DIPLOMA IN LANDBOUVOORLIGTING ................................................................ 77

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN RAMPRISIKOBESTUUR .......................................... 78

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTE ............................................................ 78

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VAN DIE

PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 79

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN

RAMPRISIKOBESTUUR ........................................................................................................... 81

NAS.5 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS ................. 83

RULES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS / REËLS VIR

DIE GRAAD BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS .................................... 83

DURATION (MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION) / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE (MIMIMUM

EN MAKSIMUM DUUR).......................................................................................................... 83

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION / TOELATINGVEREISTES VIR DIE

KWALIFIKASIE ........................................................................................................................ 83

ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANNAMES OOR VORIGE LEER ............................................. 84

ATTAINMENT OF THE DEGREE/ VERWERWING VAN DIE GRAAD Qualification with

distinction/ Kwalifikasie met onderskeiding ......................................................................... 85

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / UITTREEVLAKUITKOMSTE ............................................................. 85

NATURAL SCIENCE (INCLUDING MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER) AND TECHNOLOGY

PROBLEM SOLVING / NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE (INSLUITEND WISKUNDIGE EN

REKENAARKUNDIGE) EN TEGNOLOGIESE PROBLEEMOPLOSSING ........................................ 86

APPLYING FUNDAMENTAL AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE/ TOEPASSING VAN FUNDAMENTELE

EN SPESIALISKENNIS .............................................................................................................. 86

INVESTIGATIONS, EXPERIMENTING AND DATA ANALYSIS/ ONDERSOEKE,

EKSPERIMENTERING EN DATA-ANALISE................................................................................ 87

SCIENTIFIC METHODS, SKILLS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ WETENSKAPLIKE

METODES, VAARDIGHEDE EN INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE ....................................................... 87

PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION / PROFESSIONELE EN ALGEMENE

KOMMUNIKASIE .................................................................................................................... 88

IMPACT OF NATURAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES ON THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT /

IMPAK VAN NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE AKTIWITEIT OP DIE GEMEENSKAP EN DIE

OMGEWING ........................................................................................................................... 88

TEAM AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK / SPAN- EN MULTIDISSIPLINÊRE WERK .................. 88

LIFELONG LEARNING / LEWENSLANGE LEER ......................................................................... 89

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICE / PROFESSIONELE ETIEK EN PRAKTYK ..................... 89

EXAMINATION / EKSAMINERING .......................................................................................... 90

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE

STRALINGSWETENSKAP ...................................................................................... 91

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOLOGY WITH BOTANY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOLOGIE MET PLANTKUNDE

................................................................................................................................... 92

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR

PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 92

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOCHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOCHEMIE ............................................................... 93


PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 93

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOCHEMISTRY WITH MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOCHEMIE

MET MOLUKULÊRE BIOCHEMIE .......................................................................... 94

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME .......................................................... 94

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MICROBIOLOGY / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN MIKROBIOLOGIE ..................................................... 95


PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 95

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN CHEMIE ..................................................................... 96

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTES........................................................... 96


PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 96

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTE ............................................................ 96

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS

IN CHEMIE ............................................................................................................................. 97

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN REKENAARWETENSKAP ....... 99

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN

REKENAARWETENSKAP EN INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE ................................ 100

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR

PROGRAM: .......................................................................................................................... 100

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS / KURRIKULUMVEREISTES ................................................. 100

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN REKENAARWETENSKAP EN

INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE ..................................................................................................... 101

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PHYSICS WITH ELECTRONICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN FISIKA MET ELEKTRONIKA . 103

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PHYSICS / ......................................... 104

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 104

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK .................................................... 106

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 106

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES TOT DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 106

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK ........................................................... 107

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PREREQUISITES FOR MATHS AND APPLIED MATHS HONOURS MODULES / VOORVEREISTES VIR WISKUNDE EN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE HONNEURS

MODULES ............................................................................................................... 108

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE .... 110

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REëLS VIR DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 110


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 110

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS / BACCALAREUS SCIENTIAE

HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE ............................................................................. 111

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS / BACCALAUREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDE .............................................................. 114


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 114


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 114

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS / ..................................................... 115

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCES/ ................. 117

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS ............. 117

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME ........................................................ 117

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN QUANTITATIVE RISK MANAGEMENT / ................................................................................................................................ 118

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REëLS VIR DIE

PROGRAM: .......................................................................................................................... 118


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN QUANTITATIVE RISK MANAGEMENT/ BACCALAREUS

SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN KWANTITATIEWE RISIKOBESTUUR ............................................ 119

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS / ......... 120


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 120


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BESIGHEIDSANALISE ........... 121


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 121


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY / ................................. 122


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

................................................................................................................................. 123

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REëLS ............. 123


PROGRAM: .......................................................................................................................... 123

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH GEOGRAPHY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ .................................................................................... 124

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH ECOLOGICAL

INTERACTIONS AND ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET EKOLOGIESE INTERAKSIES EN

EKOSISTEEMVEERKRAGTIGHEID .......................................................................................... 125

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH BIODIVERSITY AND

CONSERVATION ECOLOGY / ................................................................................................ 127

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH AQUATIC

ECOSYSTEM HEALTH / ......................................................................................................... 129

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH INTEGRATED PEST

MANAGEMENT / ................................................................................................................. 131

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL

GEOLOGY/ ........................................................................................................................... 133

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH HYDROLOGY AND

GEOHYDROLOGY / ............................................................................................................... 135

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS/ .......................................................... 136

RULES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS/ ...................................... 136

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION / TOELATING EN REGISTRASIE ........................................ 136

ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANNAMES OOR VORIGE LEER ........................................... 137

STUDY PROGRAMMES / STUDIEPROGRAMME ................................................................... 137

GENERAL EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / ALGEMENE UITTREEVLAKUITKOMSTE ........................ 137

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS IN INFORMATICS / BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII

HONNEURS IN INFORMATIKA ............................................................................................. 138

NAS.6 MASTER OF SCIENCE / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE .............................................................. 140

RULES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE / REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE ......................................................................................... 140

INTRODUCTION / INLEIDING ............................................................................................... 140

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE ........................................................ 141



APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME / GOEDKEURING VAN DIE STUDIEPROGRAM .... 142

ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIE MOONTLIKHEDE .......................................... 142

CHANGING FROM MASTER’S STUDIES TO DOCTORATE STUDIES / VERANDERING VAN

MAGISTERSTUDIE NA DOKTORSTUDIE ................................................................................ 143

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / UITTREEVLAKUITKOMSTE ........................................................... 143

NATURAL SCIENCE (INCLUDING MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER) AND TECHNOLOGICAL

PROBLEM SOLVING / NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE (INSLUITEND WISKUNDIGE EN

REKENAARKUNDIGE) EN TEGNOLOGIESE PROBLEEMOPLOSSING ...................................... 144

APPLYING FUNDAMENTAL AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE / TOEPASSING VAN FUNDAMENTELE

EN SPESIALIS KENNIS ........................................................................................................... 144

PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION / PROFESSIONELE EN ALGEMENE

KOMMUNIKASIE .................................................................................................................. 146

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IMPACT OF NATURAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES ON THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT /

IMPAK VAN NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE AKTIWITEITE OP DIE GEMEENSKAP EN DIE

OMGEWING ......................................................................................................................... 146

TEAM AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK / SPAN- EN MULTIDISSIPLINÊRE WERK ................ 146

LIFELONG LEARNING / LEWENSLANGE LEER ....................................................................... 147

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICE / PROFESSIONELE ETIEK EN PRAKTYK ................... 147

EXTENSION OF THE STUDY PERIOD / VERLENGING VAN STUDIETYDPERK ......................... 147

EXAMINATION / EKSAMINERING ........................................................................................ 147

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS/ ............................... 149

RULES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS/ REëLS VIR

DIE GRAAD MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOU-EKONOMIE .............................................. 149

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS / ..................................................... 153

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION / ............................... 153

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH / .................................................... 154

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE / ................................................... 154

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CROP SCIENCE / ...................................................... 155

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 155

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE UNIT FOR BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS / ..................................................................................................... 156

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD ................................................................ 156

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Coursework) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

REKENAARWETENSKAP (Kursuswerk) ................................................................................. 159

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Research) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

REKENAARWETENSKAP (Navorsing) ................................................................................... 160

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK ..................................................................................................... 161

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS (Coursework) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE in

TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE (Kursuswerk) ............................................................................... 162

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS (Research) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE (Navorsing) ................................................................................ 163

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS (Coursework) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDE

(Kursuswerk) ........................................................................................................................ 164

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDE

(NAVORSING)....................................................................................................................... 165

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

NATUURWETENSKAPONDERWYS ....................................................................................... 165

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RISK ANALYTICS / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN RISIKO-ANALISE ....... 166

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS / MAGISTER

SCIENTIAE IN BEDRYFSWISKUNDE EN INFORMATIKA ......................................................... 167

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS / MAGISTER

SCIENTIAE IN BEDRYFSWISKUNDE EN INFORMATIKA ......................................................... 168

NAS.7 MASTER OF SCIENCE / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE .............................................................. 169

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN FISIKA ..... 169

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PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 169

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTROPHYSICAL SCIENCES / MAGISTER

SCIENTIAE IN ASTROFISIESE WETENSKAPPE ............................................... 169

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 169


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 169

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE: PHASING OUT/ ............. 171

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE/ MAGISTER

SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE STRALINGSWETENSKAP ................................. 172

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN CHEMIE 173


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 173

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

BIOCHEMIE ............................................................................................................ 174


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 174

NAS.8 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE ...................................................................................... 175

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES .............................. 175

Faculty-specific rules for the programme and admission requirements for the following

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences programmes/ Fakulteitspesifieke reëls en

toelatingsvereistes vir die programme Magister Scientiae in Omgewingswetenskappe ... 175

PROGRAMME: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES / PROGRAM: MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE .......... 176

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

ATMOSFERIESE CHEMIE ..................................................................................... 177

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/ TOELATINGSVEREISTES ....................................................... 177

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCES / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

MET RAMP-RISIKOWETENSKAPPE ................................................................... 178

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES ...................................................... 178

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET GEÏNTEGREERDE PLAAGBESTUUR .... 179

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH MINING HYDROLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

MYNHIDROLOGIE .................................................................................................. 179


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 179

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH HYDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET HIDROLOGIE EN GEOHIDROLOGIE ..... 180

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PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 180


NAS.9 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN DIERKUNDE .................. 181

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM ....................................... 181

ADMISSON REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES ............................... 181

NAS.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE .............. 182

NAS.11 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER

SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR .................................................. 183



NAS.12 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN MIKROBIOLOGIE .. 184



NAS.13 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BIOLOGIE ...................... 185


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 185

NAS.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BOTANY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN PLANTKUNDE ................. 186

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE

REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM .................................................................................. 186


NAS.15 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR

................................................................................................................................. 187

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD ....................................... 187


DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN STUDIE .............................................................. 187

ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANAMES OOR VORIGE LEER.............................................. 188



ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIE MOONTLIKHEDE .......................................... 189


SPECIFIC EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / SPESIFIEKE UITTREEVLAK-UITKOMSTE ......................... 190

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER IN

OMGEWINGSBESTUUR ........................................................................................ 193


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 193


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MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH ECOLOGICAL WATER REQUIREMENTS / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET EKOLOGIESE

WATERVEREISTES ............................................................................................... 194

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEIT SPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE

PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 194


MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET AFVALBESTUUR ....................... 195


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 195


MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET

BEWARINGSLEIERSKAP ..................................................................................... 196


NAS.16 MASTER OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS / MAGISTER IN INHEEMSE

KENNISSTELSELS ........................................................................................................ 197

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 197

NAS.17 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN

STADS- EN STREEKBEPLANNING ................................................................................. 198

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD ....................................... 198

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES /PROGRAMUITKOMSTE ........................................................... 198

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE / DOEL VAN DIE PROGRAM ....................................................... 198


DURATION OF THE STUDIES / TYDPERK VAN STUDIE ......................................................... 199


ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIEMOONTLIKHEDE ........................................... 200

CHANGING FROM MASTER’S TO DOCTOR’S STUDIES / VERANDERING VAN

MAGISTERSTUDIE NA DOKTORSTUDIE ................................................................................ 200

ASSESSMENT / ASSESSERING .............................................................................................. 200

NAS.18 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE ................................................... 202

RULES FOR THE DEGREE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY/ REËLS VIR DIE

GRAAD DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE ...................................................................... 202


DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN STUDIES ............................................................ 203




ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIEMOONTLIKHEDE ........................................... 204


SUMMARISED / SAMEVATTEND .......................................................................................... 206

EXAMINATIONS/ EKSAMINERING ....................................................................................... 206

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOU MET LANDBOU-

EKONOMIE ............................................................................................................. 207


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET

LANDBOUVOORLIGTING ..................................................................................... 207

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN AGRICULTURE WITH ANIMAL SCIENCE / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET DIEREWETENSKAP ... 208


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRONOMY/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET AGRONOMIE ............................... 208


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ANIMAL HEALTH / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE

IN DIEREGESONDHEID ........................................................................................ 209

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN REKENAAR- EN INLIGTINGSWETENSKAPPE 209

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN

REKENAAR- EN INLIGTINGWETENSKAPPE MET INLIGTINGTEGNOLOGIE 210

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH STATISTICS / DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STATISTIEK ......................................... 210

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH APPLIED MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE 211

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET WISKUNDE .......................................... 211

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH NATURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

NATUURWETENSKAPONDERWYS .................................................................... 212


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 212

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BEDRYFSWISKUNDE ........ 212

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RISK ANALYSIS/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RISIKO-ANALISE ................................ 213

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS / DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET FISIKA .................................................. 213

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY / DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET CHEMIE ................................................ 214

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES ................................................. 214

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET ATMOSFERIESE CHEMIE . 214


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

................................................................................................................................. 215

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PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 215


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH TRANSDICIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET TRANSDISSIPLINÊRE

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE EN BESTUUR .................................................... 216

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT/ DOCTOR PHILIOSOPHAIE IN WETENSKAP MET

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE EN BESTUUR .................................................... 217

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RAMP-RISIKOWETENSKAP

................................................................................................................................. 217


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ZOOLOGY/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET DIERKUNDE ........................................ 218


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 218


DOCTOR PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE ........................................ 219

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN

WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR ......................... 219


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 219


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH MICROBIOLOGY/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET MIKROBIOLOGIE ................................ 221


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 221


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BOTANY / DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET PLANTKUNDE ..................................... 222


PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 222


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOCHEMISTRY/ DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOCHEMIE.......................................... 223

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY / DOCTOR

PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOLOGIE ............................................ 223

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH HYDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

HIDROLOGIE EN GEOHIDROLOGIE ................................................................... 224


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH OPERATIONAL RESEARCH/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET OPERASIONELE NAVORSING

................................................................................................................................. 225

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RADIATION SCIENCE / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STRALINGSWETENSKAP . 225

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN

SOSIALEWETENSKAP MET INHEEMSE KENNISSTELSELS ........................... 226

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STADS- EN

STREEKBEPLANNING .......................................................................................... 226

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REëLS VIR DIE PROGRAM...................................................... 226

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE / DOEL VAN DIE PROGRAM ................................................... 227

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / TYDPERK VAN STUDIE ..................................................... 228

ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANNAMES OOR VORIGE LEER ...................................... 228

ASSESSMENT / ASSESSERING.......................................................................................... 228


Programme: Doctor Of Philosophy In Science With Urban And Regional Planning/

Program: Doctor Philosophiae In Wetenskap Met Stads- En Streekbeplanning ................. 229

NAS.19 MODULE OUTCOMES / MODULE UITKOMSTE ............................................................. 230

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA .................................................. 230

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS .............. 238

MASTERS / MAGISTER ............................................................................................... 389

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE ................................................... 462

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NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY / NOORDWES-UNIVERSITEIT

OFFICE BEARERS / AMPSDRAERS

CHANCELLOR / KANSELIER

Dr ATM (Anna) Mokgokong

VICE-CHANCELLOR / VISE-KANSELIER

Prof ND (Dan) Kgwadi

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY / ADJUNK VISE-KANSELIER:

NAVORSING, INNOVASIE EN TEGNOLOGIE

Vacant/Vakant

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING / ADJUNK VISE-KANSELIER: ONDERRIG EN LEER

Prof RJ (Robert) Balfour

DEPUTY VICE -CHANCELLOR: ASSIGNABLE FUNCTIONS AND POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS OPERATIONS /

VISE-KANSELIER: TOEWYSBARE FUNKSIES EN POTCHEFSTROOMKAMPUSBEDRYF

Prof DM (Daryl) Balia

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND MAHIKENG CAMPUS OPERATIONS / VISE-

KANSELIER: TOEWYSBARE FUNKSIES EN MAHIKENGKAMPUSBEDRYF

Prof BMP (Boitumelo Marilyn) Setlalentoa

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: PLANNING AND VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS OPERATIONS / ADJUNK VISE-

KANSELIER: BEPLANNING EN VANDERBIJLPARKKAMPUS BEDRYF

Prof LA (Linda) du Plessis

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STUDENT LIFE / UITVOERENDE DIREKTEUR: STUDENTELEWE

Dr S (Sibusiso) Chalufu

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORPORATE RELATIONS AND MARKETING / UITVOERENDE DIREKTEUR

KORPORATIEWE VERHOUDINGE EN BEMARKING

Mr NC (Clement) Manoko

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCE AND FACILITIES / UITVOERENDE DIREKTEUR FINANSIES EN FASILITEITE

Ms E (Elmarie) de Beer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PEOPLE AND CULTURE / UITVOERENDE DIREKTEUR MENSEKULTUUR

Dr M (Mala) Singh

REGISTRAR / REGISTRATEUR

Prof MM (Marlene) Verhoef

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NWU EXECUTIVE DEANS / NWU UITVOERENDE DEKANE

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences / Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe

Prof S (Sonia) Swanepoel

Faculty of Education / Fakulteit Opvoedkunde

Prof L (Lloyd) Conley

Faculty of Engineering / Fakulteit Ingenieurswese

Prof LI (Liezl) van Dyk

Faculty of Health Sciences / Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe

Prof AF (Awie) Kotzé

Faculty of Humanities / Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe

Prof P (Pamela) Maseko

Faculty of Law / Fakulteit Regte

Prof SPLR (Stephen) de la Harpe

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences / Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe

Prof DM (David) Modise

Faculty of Theology / Fakulteit Teologie

Dr H (Hennie) Goede

Centre for Teaching and Learning / Eenheid vir Onderrig en Leer

Prof W (Willie) van Vollenhoven

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FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (FNAS) OFFICE BEARERS / FAKULTEIT

NATUUR- EN LANDBOUWETENSKAPPE (FNLW) AMPSDRAERS

EXECUTIVE DEAN / UITVOERENDE DEKAAN

Prof DM (David) Modise: BSc Hort. With Honours (University of Bath, UK); MSc Hort. (West Virginia

University, USA) and PhD BioSciences (University of Nottingham, UK).

DEPUTY DEANS / ADJUNK DEKANE

Teaching and Learning / Onderrig en Leer

Prof HP (Helen) Drummond, Hons BSc (UCT) HED (PG) MEd (Wits), PhD (NWU).

Research and Innovation / Navorsing en Innovasie

Acting / Waarnemend: Prof GJ (Gilbert) Groenewald, Hons BSc (UWC), MSc (Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) MSc (UK), PhD (Vrije Univ at Amsterdam).

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations/ Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en Belanghebbende

Verhoudinge

Prof TR (Thebe) Medupe: BSc (UCT); Hons (UCT); MSc (Astronomy, UCT); PhD (Astronomy, UCT).

SCHOOLS / SKOLE

SCHOOL DIRECTORS / SKOOLDIREKTEURE

School of Agricultural Sciences / Skool vir Landbouwetenskappe

Mahikeng: Dr LE (Lebo) Motsei, BSc Agric (UNW), MSc Agric, PhD Agric (NWU)

School of Biological Sciences / Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe

Potchefstroom: Prof S (Sarina) Claassens, BSc (PU for CHE), MEnvSci (PU for CHE),PhD (NWU)

Mahikeng: Deputy /Adjunk: Prof O (Oziniel) Ruzvidzo, BSc Hons (National University of Science and

Technology, Zimbabwe), MSc (University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe), PhD (University of the Western

Cape, South Africa)

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences / Skool vir Wiskundige en Statistiese Wetenskappe

Acting /Waarnemend: Prof SC (Clovis) Oukouomi Noutchie, BScHons in Mathematics (University of

Yaounde I), MSc in Applied Mathematics (UNISA), PhD in Applied Mathematics (UKZN)

Vanderbijlpark: Deputy /Adjunk: Prof DG (David) Kubayi, PhD (WITS)

School of Computer Science and Information Systems / Skool vir Rekenaarwetenskap en

Inligtingstelsels

Potchefstroom: Prof E Estelle Taylor, BA (PU vir CHO), HOD (N) (NWU), BA Hons (NWU), MA (NWU), PhD

(NWU)

Vanderbijlpark: Acting/ Waarnemend: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr S (Suné) van der Linde, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD

(North-West University)

School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences / Skool vir Geo- en Ruimtelike Wetenskappe

Potchefstroom: Prof SJ (Stuart) Piketh, PhD (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg)

Mahikeng: Deputy /Adjunk: Vacant / Vakant

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences / Skool vir Fisiese en Chemiese Wetenskappe

Mahikeng: Prof L (Lebo) Katata-Seru, BSc, BSc Hons (UWC) MSc (Stellenbosch), PhD (Stellenbosch)

Potchefstroom: Deputy / Adjunk: Prof FH (Francois) van der Westhuizen, BSc (NWU), MSc (NWU), PhD

(NWU)

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RESEARCH ENTITIES / NAVORSINGSENTITEITE / CENTRES / SENTRUMS

RESEARCH DIRECTORS / NAVORSINGSDIREKTEURE / CENTRE DIRECTORS / SENTRUMDIREKTEURE

Focus Area for Chemical Resource Beneficiation / Fokusarea vir Chemiese Hulpbronveredeling

Potchefstroom: Prof HCM (Manie) Vosloo, Hons BSc (UOVS), PhD (PU for CHE), HED (UOVS)

Focus Area: Human Metabolomics / Fokusarea vir Menslike Metabolomika

Potchefstroom: Prof DT (Du Toit) Loots, BSc (NWU - Biochemistry and Microbiology), BSc Hons (NWU -

Biochemistry), MSc (NWU - Biochemistry), PhD (NWU - Biochemistry)

Focus Area for Material Science Innovation and Modelling / Fokusarea vir Materiaalwetenskap

Innovasie en Modellering

Vacant / Vakant

Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics / Fokusarea vir Suiwer- en Toegepaste Analitika

Potchefstroom: Acting Director / Waarnemende Direkteur: Prof LE (Louis) Labuschagne, BSc (UPE), BA

(Global Univ), BSc Hons (UPE), and MSc (UCT) PhD (University of Cape Town)

Niche area for Food Security and Safety / Nisarea vir Sekuriteit en Voedselveiligheid

Mahikeng: Prof OO (Olubukola) Babalola, BSc Hons (Ogun), MSc (Univ of Ibadan), PhD (Univ of Ibadan), PGD Middle Management (NWU), MBA (NWU)

School of Research and Postgraduate Studies/ Skool vir Navorsing en Nagraadse Studie

Mahikeng: Prof DA (David) Isabirye – BSc Hons (Makerere), PhD (Hong Kong)

Unit for Business Mathematics and Informatics / Eenheid vir Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika

Potchefstroom: Prof HM (Magda) Huisman, BSc (PU for CHE), Hons BSc (PU for CHE), MSc (PU for CHE),

PhD (PU for CHE)

Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management / Eenheid vir Omgewingswetenskappe en -bestuur

Potchefstroom: Prof CC (Carlos) Bezuidenhout, BSc Biology, BSc Hons (cum laude), MSc (cum laude),

PhD (UOFS)

Africa Centre for Disaster Studies / Afrika Sentrum vir Rampstudies

Potchefstroom: Head/Hoof: Prof D (Dewald) van Niekerk, BA (RAU),

Hons BA (RAU), MPM (UNISA), PhD (NWU).

Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology / Sentrum vir Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap en

–tegnologie

Mahikeng: Prof V (Victor) Tshivhase, BSc Hons Physics (UCT), MSc Physics (UCT), MBA (NWU), PhD

Physics (UCT)

Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics / Sentrum vir Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika

Potchefstroom: Prof PJ (Riaan) de Jongh, BCom (US), MSc (UNISA), PhD (UCT)

Centre for Human Metabolomics / Sentrum vir Menslike Metabolomika

Potchefstroom: Prof BC (Chris) Vorster, MMed (Chem Paths) (UP), FCPath (SA) College of Medicine, MBA

(UP)

Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems / Sentrum vir Inheemse Kennissisteme

Mahikeng: Acting Director: Dr M Koitsiwe, BA Soc Sc (UNW); MA IKS (UNW); PhD IKS (NWU)

Centre for Space Research (Centre of Excellence) / Sentrum vir Ruimtenavorsing (Sentrum van

Uitnemendheid)

Potchefstroom: Prof C (Christo) Venter, BSc, MSc, PhD (PU for CHE / NWU)

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Centre for Water Science and Management / Sentrum vir Waterwetenskappe en -bestuur

Potchefstroom: Prof I (Ingrid) Dennis; BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) - UFS, BSc Hons

(Geohydrology and Hydrology) - UFS, MSc (Geohydrology and Hydrology) UFS, PhD (Geohydrology) UFS.

SUBJECT GROUP LEADERS/ VAKGROEPLEIERS

Agricultural Economics and Extension / Landbou-ekonomie en Voorligting

Mahikeng: Prof SS (Simon) Letsoalo, BSc (Agric.Education) UN, B Inst Agric.Extension (Hons) UP, M Agric.

Extension UL, M Education TUT, MBA Regenesys, PhD (Agricultural Extension) NWU

Agronomy and Horticulture / Agronomie en Tuinbou

Mahikeng: Ms M (Mercy) Motaung, BSc Hons (NWU), MSc (NWU)

Animal Health / Dieregesondheid

Mahikeng: Prof M (Mulunda) Mwanza, DVM (University of Lubumbashi) MSc, (UJ) PhD (UJ)

Animal Science / Dierewetenskap

Mahikeng: Prof HK (Hilda) Kwena Mokoboki BSc Agric, BSc Agric (Hons), (University of the North), MSc

Agric, PhD Agric (UL)

Biochemistry / Biochemie

Mahikeng: Dr M (Matsobane) G Tlou, BSc, Hons BSc (UNIVEN), MSc, PhD (UFS)

Potchefstroom: Deputy/Adjunk: Dr (Rencia) van der Sluis, Hons BSc (UP), MSc (UP), PhD (NWU)

Botany / Plantkunde

Potchefstroom: Prof S (Sandra) Barnard, BSc (UOFS), BSc Hons (UOFS), MSc Botany (UOFS), PhD Botany

(UKZN Pietermaritzburg)

Mahikeng: Deputy/Adjunk: Dr M (Madeleen) Struwig, BSc, MEnvSci, PhD (NWU)

Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics: Professional Programmes / Sentrum vir

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika: Professionele Programme

Ms J (Janette) Larney, BSc, MCom, FASSA, FIA, CERA

Actuarial Science / Aktuariële Wetenskap

Quantitative Risk Management / Kwantitatiewe Risikobestuur

Financial Mathematics / Finansiële Wiskunde

Business Analytics / Besigheidsanalise

Vanderbijlpark: Dr Isaac Takaidza, (responsible for BMI programmes/verantwoordelik vir BWI-

programme) BSc Honours Mathematics (University of Zimbabwe), MSc Mathematics (University of

Zimbabwe), Advanced Diploma in Higher Education (University of Free State), DTech (Cape Peninsula

University of Technology), Postgraduate Diploma in Management (North West University)

MSc in Business Mathematics and Informatics with specialisation in above fields / MSc in

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika met spesialisering in bogenoemde velde

Prof H (Helgaard) Raubenheimer, BSc, MSc, PhD (NWU)

Chemistry / Chemie

Potchefstroom: Dr J (Justus) Röscher, PhD (NWU), HED (PU for CHE)

Mahikeng: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr Z (Zimbili) Mkhize, BSc, BSc Hon, MSc (University of Natal), PhD (UKZN)

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Computer Science and Information Systems / Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels

Potchefstroom: Prof L (Lynette) Drevin, BSc (PU for CHE), HED (PU for CHE), Hons BSc (PU for CHE), MSc

(PU for CHE), DTE (PU for CHE), PhD (Middlesex University, London, UK)

Mahikeng: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr F (Francis) Lugayizi, BSc Hons (NWU), MSc (NWU), PhD (NWU)

Vanderbijlpark: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr Suné van der Linde, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (NWU)

Geography and Environmental Management / Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur

Potchefstroom: Dr DP (Dirk) Cilliers, PhD (NWU)

Mahikeng: Deputy / Adjunk: Acting/Waarnemend: Mrs Nicole van Gessellen, Msc in Environmental

Sciences (Ecotoxicology).

Vanderbijlpark: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr DFS (Delia) Ah Goo: BA Hons (Rhodes), HDE (PG) (UPE), MSc

(NMMU), PhD (Wits).

Geology / Geologie

Potchefstroom: Dr DM (Danél) van Tonder, BSc Honns (PU for CHE), MSc Geology (University of

Pretoria), DTech (Tswhane University of Technology)

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics / Wiskunde en Toegepaste Wiskunde

Mahikeng: Prof SC (Clovis) Oukouomi Noutchie, BSc Honours in Mathematics (University of Yaounde I),

MSc in Applied Mathematics (UNISA), PhD in Applied Mathematics (UKZN)

Potchefstroom: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr DB (Dawie) Janse van Rensburg, Hons BSc (NWU), MSc (NWU), MTD

(TU/eindhoven), PhD (NWU)

Vanderbijlpark: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr I (Isaac) Takaidza, BSc Hons (University of Zimbabwe), MSc

(University of Zimbabwe), DTech (CPUT)

Microbiology / Mikrobiologie

Potchefstroom: Dr LG (Lesego) Molale-Tom, BSc (NWU); BSc Hons (NWU); MSc (NWU); PhD (NWU)

Mahikeng: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr HT (Hazel) Mufhandu, BSc (UN), BSc Hons (MEDUNSA), MSc (WITS), PhD

(WITS)

Physics/ Fisika

Potchefstroom: Prof N E (Eugene) Engelbrecht, BSc (NWU), Hons BSc (NWU), MSc (NWU), PhD (NWU)

Mahikeng: Deputy / Adjunk: Dr R (Raphael) Mukaro, BSc (UZ), MPhil (UZ), PhD (UKZN)

Statistics and Operational Research / Statistiek en Operasionele Navorsing

Potchefstroom: Dr C (Charl) Pretorius, B.Sc. in Business Mathematics and Informatics (NWU), HonsBSc in

Financial Mathematics (NWU), MSc in Business Mathematics and Informatics: Financial Mathematics

(NWU), PhD in Statistics (NWU)

Vanderbijlpark: Deputy / Adjunk: Mr MB (Modisane) Seitshiro, BSc (NWU), BCom Hons in Statistics

(NWU), MSc in Statistics (NWU), PhD in Business Mathematics and Informatics (NWU)

Urban and Regional Planning / Stads- en Streekbeplanning

Potchefstroom: Miss Karen Puren, Pr. Pln A/103/2009, B Arch (stud) (Free State University), MURP (Free

State University)

Zoology / Dierkunde

Prof R (Rialet) Pieters, BSc (PU for CHE), HED (PU for CHE), MSc (PU for CHE), PhD (NWU)

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PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/FILOSOFIE VAN NATUURWETENSKAPPE EN TEGNOLOGIE

Potchefstroom: Prof IJ (Kobus) van der Walt, BSc Geology & Geography, BSc Hons, MSc Earth Sciences;

PhD Environmental Management; HED (Post Graduate), PU for CHE

STATISTICAL CONSULTATION SERVICE/STATISTIESE KONSULTASIE DIENS

Potchefstroom: Programme Leader/Programleier: Dr M Cockeran, MSc (NWU)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES / AKADEMIESE ONDERSTEUNINGSDIENSTE

Instrument making / Instrumentmakery

Potchefstroom: Head/Hoof: Mr Thys Taljaard

Senior Faculty Administrator / Senior Fakulteit Administrateur

Heleen Swart

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NAS.1 FACULTY BOARD / FAKULTEITSRAAD

The Faculty Board is comprised of the following members / Die Fakulteitsraad word verteenwoordig

deur die volgende lede:

The Executive Dean / Uitvoerende Dekaan (chairperson of the Faculty Board/ voorsitter van die

Fakulteitsraad) (per appointment contract / per kontrakaanstelling).

Deputy Deans / Adjunk Dekane (per appointment contract / per kontrakaanstelling).

Directors (School/Centre and Research Entity Directors) / Direkteure (Skool-/Sentrum- en

Navorsings- Entiteitdirekteure (per appointment contract / per kontrakaanstelling).

Academic employees elected by the academic employees with due account to the geographic

representation of the Faculty, the positions within the faculty as well as representation in terms

of race, gender and disability (three-year term)/ Akademiese werknemers verkies deur die

akademiese werknemers, met inagneming van die geografiese verteenwoordiging van die

Fakulteit, die posisies binne die fakulteit, sowel as verteenwoordiging in terme van ras, geslag en

gestremdheid (drie-jaar termyn).

Senior Faculty Administrator / Senior Fakulteit Administrateur (per appointment contract/ per

kontrakaanstelling).

Student representation by means of a representative of formally constituted substructures of

the Student Representative Council (SRC) and designated annually by the SRC (one-year term)./

Studenteverteenwoordiging, deur middel van 'n verteenwoordiger van die formeel saamgestelde

sub-strukture van die Verteenwoordigende Studenteraad (VSR) soos jaarliks deur die VSR

aangewys word (eenjaar termyn).

The Faculty Management Committee is a standing subcommittee of the Faculty Board and serves as

Executive Committee of the Faculty Board. It handles Faculty matters between meetings of the

Faculty Board and reports all activities to the next meeting of the Faculty Board. /

Die Fakulteit Bestuurskomitee is ’n staande subkomitee van die Fakulteitsraad en dien as die

Uitvoerende Komitee van die Fakulteitraad. Dit hanteer Fakulteitsaangeleenthede tussen die

vergaderings van die Fakulteitsraad en rapporteer alle aktiwiteite aan die volgende

Fakulteitsraadvergadering.

MEMBERSHIP / LIDMAATSKAP

The membership of the Faculty Management Committee is as follows / Die lidmaatskap van die

Fakulteit Bestuurskomitee is as volg:

The Executive Dean (Chair) / Die Uitvoerende Dekaan (Voorsitter).

The Deputy Dean for Teaching and Learning / Die Adjunk Dekaan vir Onderrig en Leer.

The Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation / Die Adjunk Dekaan vir Navorsing en Innovasie.

The Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations/ Die Adjunk Dekaan vir

Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en Belanghebbende Verhoudinge.

The directors of schools and research entities and directors of centres as determined by the

Dean / Die direkteure van skole en navorsingsentiteite en direkteure van sentrums soos deur die

dekaan bepaal.

The Faculty Administrator (s) / Die Fakulteit Administrateur (s).

The Quality Coordinator / Die Kwaliteitskoördineerder.

Representatives of the Academic Student Societies / Verteenwoordigers van die Akademiese

Studente Vereenigings.

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Secretariat services are provided by Corporate Information and Governance Services /

Sekretariaatdienste soos voorsien deur die Korporatiewe Inligtingbestuursdienste.

The Executive Dean and the deputy deans determine the final composition of the Faculty

Management Committee / Die Uitvoerende Dekaan en die adjunk dekane bepaal die finale

samestelling van die Fakulteit Bestuurskomitee.

POSITIONING AND STRUCTURE OF FACULTY / POSISIONERING EN

STRUKTUUR VAN FAKULTEIT

ORGANOGRAM INDICATING THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE /

ORGANOGRAM WAT DIE ORGANISATORIESE STRUKTUUR AANDUI

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NAS.2 FACULTY RULES / FAKULTEITSREËLS AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL RULES / GESAG VAN DIE ALGEMENE

AKADEMIESE REËLS (A-REËLS) The faculty rules valid for the different qualifications, programmes and curricula of this faculty and

contained in this faculty calendar, are subject to the General Rules of the University, as determined

from time to time by the Council of the University on recommendation by the Senate. The faculty

rules should therefore be read in conjunction with the General Rules.

A-Rules available on the web page at: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks

Die Fakulteitsreëls, wat ten aansien van die verskillende kwalifikasies, programme en kurrikulums van

hierdie Fakulteit geld en in hierdie Fakulteitsjaarboek opgeneem is, is onderhewig aan die Algemene

Reëls van die Universiteit, soos dit van tyd tot tyd deur die Raad van die Universiteit op aanbeveling

van die Senaat vasgestel word, en moet dus met daardie Algemene Reëls saamgelees word.

Die Algemene Akademiese Reëls verskyn op die Universiteit se Tuisblad by:


MODULES AND CREDITS / MODULES EN KREDIETE Subjects are presented in modules, of which everyone is awarded a specific credit value. Each

module must be passed individually (See General Rules). Each module has a code and a descriptive

name, for example FSKN111. The meaning of the digital codes of these names is explained in General

Rules.

In the description of each qualification and programme a number of possible curricula, from which

the student must select one, are set out. An explanation is also given in what way the modules of

each curriculum have to be divided into the different semesters of each study year. The curricula are

compiled for a minimum period of one or two years, as applicable to the relevant qualification. A

student may apply to distribute the modules of a curriculum over a longer period. Exceeding the

maximum study period of a curriculum as a result of the student not progressing satisfactorily will

only be granted in exceptional cases.

The order in which modules are taken in a curriculum is not voluntary, but has been designed to

ensure that ensuing learning will always be built on prior learning. /

Vakke word aangebied volgens modules waaraan 'n bepaalde kredietwaarde toegeken is (Kyk

Algemene Reël). Elke module moet afsonderlik geslaag word. Modules het ’n kode en ’n

beskrywende naam, byvoorbeeld FSKN111. By sekere kwalifikasies en programme word 'n aantal

moontlike kurrikulums, waaruit die student een moet kies, beskryf en word aangedui hoe die modules

in elke kurrikulum oor die verskillende semesters van elke studiejaar versprei moet word. Die

kurrikulums is saamgestel vir die minimum tydperk van een of twee jaar soos van toepassing vir die

betrokke kwalifikasie. 'n Student kan aansoek doen om die modules van 'n kurrikulum ook oor 'n

langer tydperk te versprei. Oorskryding van die maksimum studietydperk van 'n kurrikulum, omdat

die student nie na wense gevorder het nie, sal slegs in uitsonderlike gevalle toegelaat word.

Die volgorde waarin modules in 'n kurrikulum geneem moet word, is nie willekeurig nie, maar

ontwerp om te verseker dat volgende leer altyd op vorige leer voortbou.

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (A-RULE 1.6) / ERKENNING VAN

VORIGE LEER (A REËL 1.6) The North-West University accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and

lifelong learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and

subscribes to the view that recognition of prior learning, whether acquired by formal education

programmes at this or another institution, or informally (from experience), is an indispensable

element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits with a view to placement in an explicitly

selected teaching-learning programme of the University. /

Die Noordwes-Universiteit aanvaar die beginsel onderliggend aan uitkomsgerigte, brongebaseerde

en lewenslange leer, waarin artikulasie en mobiliteit ’n betekenisvolle rol speel, en onderskryf die

siening dat erkenning van vorige leer, hetsy dit in formele onderrigprogramme by hierdie of ’n ander

instelling, of informeel (deur ervaring) opgedoen is, 'n onontbeerlike element by die besluit oor

toelating tot en kredietverlening met die oog op plasing binne ’n uitdruklik gekose

onderrigleerprogram van die Universiteit uitmaak.

Recognition of prior learning concerns the provable knowledge and learning that an applicant has

acquired, whether by having completed formal education programmes, or from experience. At all

times the question will be what the level of the skills is, and skills will be assessed in the context of

the exit level skills required by the intended teaching-learning programme or modules in the

programme, or the status for which the applicant applies, and not merely by virtue of the experience

recorded by the applicant. Recognition of prior learning will therefore take place in terms of applied

competencies demonstrated by the applicant in his/her application, taking into consideration the

exit level outcomes that have to be obtained by means of the selected teaching-learning

programme./

By die erkenning van vorige leer handel dit oor die bewysbare kennis en leer wat ’n aansoeker

opgedoen het, hetsy deur formele onderrigprogramme, of deur ervaring. Ten alle tye sal die vraag

wees watter vlak van vaardigheid, beoordeel in die konteks van die uittreevlakvaardighede wat vereis

word vir die beoogde onderrigleerprogram of modules daarbinne, of status waarvoor die aansoeker

aansoek doen, en nie bloot om die ervaring wat ’n aansoeker kan boekstaaf nie. Erkenning van vorige

leer geskied dus in terme van die toegepaste bevoegdhede wat die aansoeker in die aansoek

gedemonstreer het, met inagneming van die uittreeuitkomste wat met die gekose

onderrigleerprogram bereik moet word.

The North-West University accepts that recognition of prior learning can and must take place in a

valid, trustworthy and fair way, within the normal existing policy on awarding credits to prospective

and existing students, whether they are from this or another institution. /

Die Noordwes-Universiteit aanvaar dat die erkenning van vorige leer binne die normale, bestaande

beleid oor die toelating van kredietverlening aan voornemende of bestaande studente – hetsy van

hierdie of ’n ander instelling – op ’n geldige, betroubare en billike wyse kan en moet geskied.

For processing an application for recognition of prior learning, a non-refundable administrative levy

is payable as determined by the University from time to time/

Vir die hantering van ’n aansoek om erkenning van vorige leer, is daar ’n nie-terugbetaalbare

administratiewe fooi, wat van tyd tot tyd deur die Universiteit bepaal word, betaalbaar.

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ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION / TOELATING EN REGISTRASIE

Registration is the prescribed completed process a student has to follow to register as a student of

North-West University (see A Rules 1.10, 4.7, 5.7).

On taking an appropriate baccalaureus degree, students are not automatically admitted to the

postgraduate programmes of the Faculty. Admission and registration for postgraduate programmes

take place in accordance with the General Rules. Prospective postgraduate students are advised to

consult the University’s Manual for Postgraduate Studies carefully beforehand.

Registrasie is die voorgeskrewe voltooide proses wat ’n student deurloop het om as student van die

Universiteit te registreer (Kyk Algemene Reëls 1.10, 4.7, 5.7).

Studente word nie outomaties na die verwerwing van 'n toepaslike vierjarige B-graad tot die Fakulteit

se nagraadse programme toegelaat nie. Die toelating tot en registrasie vir nagraadse programme

geskied in ooreenstemming met die Algemene Reëls. Voornemende nagraadse studente word baie

sterk aangeraai om die Universiteit se Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie vooraf noukeurig te

bestudeer.

REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL MODULES / REGISTRASIE VAN

BYKOMENDE MODULES

Apart from the required modules of the relevant programme, a student may take additional

modules in terms of the provision in the General Rule 2.3.3. Must be requested by way of a

student request form and is subject to the approval of the Executive Dean. /

’n Student kan in enige studiejaar, benewens die vereiste modules van die betrokke kurrikulum,

bykomende modules neem ooreenkomstig die bepalings in Algemene Reël 2.3.3. Registrasie moet

versoek word deur gebruik te maak van ‘n studenteversoekvorm en is onderhewig aan

goedkeuring deur die Uitvoerende Dekaan.

APPROVAL OF STUDY PROGRAMMES / GOEDKEURING VAN

STUDIEPROGRAMME Approval of study programmes for Master’s (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees is given in

accordance with General Rule 4.2 and 5.2. Prospective postgraduate students are advised to study

these rules carefully beforehand.

Die goedkeuring van studieprogramme vir M- en PhD-grade geskied in ooreenstemming met die

Algemene Reël 4.2. en 5.2. Voornemende nagraadse studente word sterk aangeraai om hierdie

reëls vooraf noukeurig te bestudeer.

EXAMINATIONS AND PASS REQUIREMENTS / EKSAMINERING EN

SLAAGVEREISTES Admission to examinations, the number of examination opportunities, pass requirements of modules

and curricula, repetition of endorsed modules and the requirements that mini-dissertations,

dissertations and theses must conform to are extensively discussed in the General Rules. Prospective

postgraduate students are advised to study these rules carefully beforehand. The University’s

Manual for Post-graduate Studies also contains very useful information in this regard.

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The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences stipulates that in all honours curricula and in

master’s and PhD curricula that contain endorsed modules each endorsed module must be passed

individually before the degree will be conferred on the student.

Die toelating tot eksamens, die aantal eksamengeleenthede, slaagvereistes vir modules en

kurrikulums, die herhaling van gedoseerde modules, die vereistes waaraan skripsies, verhandelinge

en proefskrifte moet voldoen, word in die Algemene Reëls breedvoerig uiteengesit. Voornemende

nagraadse studente word sterk aangeraai om hierdie reëls vooraf noukeurig te bestudeer. Die

Universiteit se Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie bevat in hierdie verband ook nuttige inligting.

Die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe het bepaal dat in alle Honneurskurrikulums en in die

geval van M- en PhD-kurrikulums waarin daar gedoseerde modules voorkom, elke gedoseerde

module afsonderlik geslaag moet word, alvorens die graad verwerf kan word

RELATION BETWEEN CREDITS AND EXAMINATION PAPERS /

VERHOUDING TUSSEN KREDIETPUNTE EN EKSAMEN-VRAESTELLE

The duration of an examination paper of a 8 and12-credit module, is usually two hours and the

duration of examination papers that count for 16, 24 or 32 credits, is usually three hours./

Die eksamenvraestel vir 'n 8 en 12 kredietpunt module, duur gewoonlik twee uur en die

eksamenvraestelle van modules wat 16, 24 of 32 kredietpunte tel, duur gewoonlik drie uur.

DEADLINES / KEERDATUMS Students must beforehand make sure of the official deadlines for submitting examination

documents, i.e. mini-dissertations, dissertations and theses. These dates are determined annually. A

student who submits his examination documents after the prescribed deadline will most probably

not receive his degree at the next graduate ceremony and he/she will have to wait to the next

graduation ceremony. The implication of this will be that the student will have to register and pay

class fees for another year./

Studente moet hulle vooraf deeglik vergewis van die amptelike keerdatums vir die inhandiging van

eksamenstukke, dit wil sê, skripsies, verhandelinge en proefskrifte. Hierdie datums word jaarliks

vasgestel. 'n Student wat sy/haar eksamenstuk ná die voorgeskrewe keerdatum inhandig sal

waarskynlik nie die graad by die eersvolgende gradeplegtigheid ontvang nie en sal dan tot 'n

volgende gradeplegtigheid moet oorstaan. Die implikasie hiervan is dat die student dan vir 'n verdere

jaar sal moet registreer en klasgeld betaal.

TERMINATION OF STUDIES / BEËINDIGING VAN STUDIES In terms of the General Rule 1.18.1, the rules apply in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural

Sciences.

In terme van die Algemene Reël 1.18.1, geld die reëls in die Fakulteit Natuur- en

Landbouwetenskappe.

ATTAINMENT OF QUALIFICATION / VERWERWING VAN KWALIFIKASIE A degree is obtained when a student has passed in the examination of all the modules prescribed in

the curriculum concerned. (General Rule 3.6, 4.15, 5.14).

ʼn Graad word verwerf wanneer ʼn student in die eksamen van al die voorgeskrewe modules wat in

die betrokke kurrikulum voorgeskryf word, geslaag het. (Algemene Reël 3.6, 4.15, 5.14)

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PROFESSIONAL STATUS / PROFESSIONELE STATUS Any person who has obtained one of the following qualifications in a natural science field at a

university in South Africa and has acquired experience as indicated below, may register as a

Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific

Professions:

4-year BSc or Hons BSc (that preferentially includes a research module), plus three years of

experience in a natural science profession;

MSc and two years of experience in a natural science profession;

DSc or PhD plus one year of experience in a natural science profession.

First year of study: 70% of the modules passed, should be in Natural and Agricultural Sciences,

namely Biology I (Botany I and Zoology I), Chemistry I, Mathematics I, Physics I or another natural

science subject such as Geology 1.

Second and third year of study: 80% of the modules passed should be in the Natural and Agricultural

Sciences of which 50% should be in the respective discipline or directly supportive of the discipline.

(Exit level for registration as a Certified Natural Scientist).

Fourth year of study (Honours level): Preferably, 100% of the modules passed should be in the

Natural and Agricultural Sciences of which 80% should be in the respective discipline or directly

supportive to the discipline. (Exit level for registration as Candidate and Professional Natural

Scientist).

Students who have obtained an honours qualification or higher, in Biochemistry, may apply to the

Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as an intern medical scientist through an

institution that offers such internships. Upon completion of the internship the candidate will be

eligible for registration as a medical scientist.

Students who have registered for the BSc in Urban and Regional Planning qualification, may apply

for registration as a Candidate Planner, according to the regulations (Planning Professions Act, 36 of

2002) of the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN). After a minimum of two years in practice

and completion of the instructions for registration, such a student will be able to register as a

Professional Planner [TRP (SA)/SS (SA)].

Enige persoon wat ŉ toepaslike vierjarige kwalifikasie in ŉ natuurwetenskaplike rigting aan 'n

universiteit in Suid-Afrika verwerf het en oor die dienooreenkomstige jare ervaring beskik, kan as

Professionele Natuurwetenskaplikes (PrSciNat) by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Natuurwetenskaplike

Professies registreer:

'n 4-jarige BSc of 'n Hons BSc (wat verkieslik ’n navorsingsmodule insluit), plus drie jaar ervaring

in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

ŉ MSc en twee jaar ervaring in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

'n DSc of PhD plus een jaar ervaring in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

Eerstejaar van studie: 70% van die modules wat geslaag word, moet in die Natuur en -

Landbouwetenskappe wees, naamlik Biologie I (Plantkunde I en Dierkunde I), Chemie I, Wiskunde I,

Fisika I, of ’n ander natuurwetenskapvak, soos Geologie I.

Tweede- en derdejaar van studie: 80% van die modules wat geslaag word moet in die Natuur en -

Landbouwetenskappe wees, waarvan 50% in die onderskeie dissipline is of direk ondersteunend tot

die dissipline. (Uittreevlak vir registrasie as Gesertifiseerde Natuurwetenskaplike).

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Vierdejaar van studie (Honneursvlak): Verkieslik 100% van die modules wat geslaag word, moet in

die Natuur en Landbouwetenskappe wees, waarvan 80% in die onderskeie dissipline is of direk

ondersteunend tot die dissipline. (Uittreevlak vir registrasie as Kandidaat en Professionele

Natuurwetenskaplike).

Enige persoon wat ŉ toepaslike vierjarige kwalifikasie in ŉ natuurwetenskaplike rigting aan 'n

universiteit in Suid-Afrika verwerf het en oor die dienooreenkomstige jare ervaring beskik, kan as

Professionele Natuurwetenskaplikes (PrSciNat) by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Natuurwetenskaplike

Professies registreer:

'n 4-jarige BSc of 'n Hons BSc (wat verkieslik ’n navorsingsmodule insluit), plus drie jaar

ervaring in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

ŉ MSc en twee jaar ervaring in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

'n DSc of PhD plus een jaar ervaring in 'n natuurwetenskaplike professie;

Eerstejaar van studie: 70% van die modules wat geslaag word, moet in die Natuur en -

Landbouwetenskappe wees, naamlik Biologie I (Plantkunde I en Dierkunde I), Chemie I, Wiskunde I,

Fisika I, of ’n ander natuurwetenskapvak, soos Geologie I.

Tweede- en derdejaar van studie: 80% van die modules wat geslaag word moet in die Natuur en -

Landbouwetenskappe wees, waarvan 50% in die onderskeie dissipline is of direk ondersteunend tot

die dissipline. (Uittreevlak vir registrasie as Gesertifiseerde Natuurwetenskaplike).

Vierdejaar van studie (Honneursvlak): Verkieslik 100% van die modules wat geslaag word, moet in

die Natuur en Landbouwetenskappe wees, waarvan 80% in die onderskeie dissipline is of direk

ondersteunend tot die dissipline. (Uittreevlak vir registrasie as Kandidaat en Professionele

Natuurwetenskaplike).

Studente wat 'n honneurskwalifikasie of hoër, in Biochemie verwerf het, kan aansoek doen by die

Raad vir Gesondheidsberoepe van Suid-Afrika om geregistreer te word as 'n intern mediese

wetenskaplike deur 'n instansie wat so 'n internskap aanbied. Na voltooiing van die internskap sal die

kandidaat in aanmerking kom vir registrasie as 'n mediese wetenskaplike.

Studente wat vir die BSc in Stads en Streekbeplanning kwalifikasie geregistreer het, mag aansoek

doen om registrasie as ‘n Kandidaat Beplanner, in oorleg met die regulasies (Beplannings Professie

Wet, 36 van 2002) van die Suid Afrikaanse Raad vir Beplanners (SACPLAN). Na ’n minimum van twee

jaar in praktyk en die afhandeling van die instruksies om registrasie, sal so ‘n student instaat wees

om te registreer as ‘n Professionele Beplanner [TRP (SA)/SS (SA)].

WARNING AGAINST PLAGIARISM / WAARSKUWING TEEN PLAGIAAT Assignments are individual tasks and not group activities (unless explicitly indicated as group

activities). For further details see:

http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/policy_rules

Werkstukke is individuele take en nie groepsaktiwiteite nie (tensy dit uitdruklik aangedui word as ’n

groepsaktiwiteit). Vir meer besonderhede gaan na:

http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/content/beleide-en-reels

CAPACITY STIPULATION / KAPASITEITSBEPERKINGS Please take cognizance of the fact that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves

the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective

students who comply with the minimum requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the

http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/policy_rules

http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/content/beleide-en-reels

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relevant courses. Due to capacity constraints and the oversupply of students in certain fields of study,

students will be selected, based on their scholastic achievement for admission to these fields. /

Neem asb. kennis dat die Universiteit a.g.v. spesifieke kapasiteitsbeperkings hom die reg voorbehou

om kandidate vir toelating tot bepaalde studierigtings te keur. Dit beteken dat voornemende

studente wat aan die minimum toelatingsvereistes voldoen, nie noodwendig tot die betrokke

kursusse toegelaat sal word nie. A.g.v. kapasiteitsbeperkinge en die ooraanbod van studente in

bepaalde studierigtings, sal studente o.g.v. hulle skolastiese prestasie gekeur word, vir toelating tot

hierdie rigtings.

LANGUAGE MEDIUM / TAALMEDIUM Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark: The language of instruction in all undergraduate contact sessions is

English.

Mahikeng en Vanderbijlpark: Die onderrigtaal in alle voorgraadse kontaksessies is Engels.

Potchefstroom: The language of instruction in all undergraduate contact sessions is Afrikaans, unless

otherwise indicated. Educational interpreting to English will be available in all modules (where

requested). All study guides, tests and examination papers are made available to students in both

Afrikaans and English. Students may answer any written or oral test or examination in either

Afrikaans or English. /

Potchefstroom: Die onderrigtaal in alle voorgraadse kontaksessies is Afrikaans, tensy anders

aangedui. Opvoedkundige tolking na Engels is in alle modules beskikbaar (waar versoek). Alle

studiegidse, toetse en eksamenvraestelle word egter in beide Afrikaans en Engels aan studente

beskikbaar gestel. Dit staan studente in alle modules vry om enige skriftelike of mondelinge toets of

eksamen in Afrikaans of Engels af te lê.

DEGREES QUALIFICATIONS / KWALIFIKASIES North West University is authorised to award a number of postgraduate degrees in the Faculty of

Natural and Agricultural Sciences. These degrees are not necessarily presented in all subjects and

also not necessarily full-time and/or part-time in all subjects. /

Die Universiteit is bevoeg om in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe die nagraadse grade

in die tabel hieronder toe te ken. Dié grade word nie noodwendig in alle programme aangebied nie.

Alle programme word ook nie noodwendig voltyds en/of deeltyds aangebied nie.

Research in the Faculty is managed in research entities The research entities are further responsible

for the master’s (MSc) and doctorate (PhD) training programmes, i.e. programmes that contain a

significant research component. /

Navorsing word in die Fakulteit bestuur in navorsingsentiteite. Die navorsingsentiteite is verder

verantwoordelik vir die Magister- en PhD-opleidingsprogramme; dit wil sê programme wat 'n

beduidende navorsingskomponent bevat.

QUALIFICATIONS, PROGRAMMES AND CURRICULA / KWALIFIKASIES, PROGRAMME EN KURRIKULUMS

Different qualifications (degrees) may be taken in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

A specific qualification may be taken in one or more different programmes (the term programme

indicates a specific direction of study).

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NB: Lectures for lectured honours and master’s modules are with one exception presented full-

time only in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. The only exception is the lectured

modules of the Master’s in Environmental Sciences degree. Lectures for these modules are

presented after hours only.

In die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe kan verskillende nagraadse kwalifikasies (grade)

verwerf word. 'n Bepaalde kwalifikasie kan in een of meer verskillende programme (die term

program dui 'n bepaalde studieprogram aan) verwerf word.

NB: Lesings vir gedoseerde honneurs- en magistermodules word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en

Landbouwetenskappe, op een uitsondering na, slegs voltyds aangebied. Die enigste

uitsondering is die gedoseerde modules van die graad Magister in Omgewingsbestuur. Lesings

vir hierdie modules word slegs na-uurs aangebied.

Legend:

MOD/ MVA - Method of Delivery / Metode van Aflewering

C/K - Campus / Kampus

NQF/ NKR - National Qualification Framework Level / Nasionale Kwalifikasieraamwerkvlak

F/P - Full-time or Part-time / Voltyds of Deeltyds

PO - Phasing out / Uitfaseer

DIPLOMAS

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie

Specialisation Field /

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural

Economics 2FB D01 N501M F/P MC 8

Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural

Extension 2FC D01 N501M F/P MC 8

Postgraduate Diploma/

Nagraadse Diploma

Disaster Risk

Management/

Ramp Risikobestuur

2GC D01 N501P F/P PC 8

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREES /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURSGRADE

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie

Specialisation Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

BScHons in Applied

Radiation Science/

BScHons in Toegepaste

Stralingswetenskap

2EK L01 N601M F/P MC 8

BScHons in Biology Botany 2EL L01 N601M F/P PC 8

BScHons in

Biochemistry/

BScHons in Biochemie

2DW L01 N601P F/P PC 8

35

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie Specialisation Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

BScHons in Biochemistry Molecular

Biochemistry

2DW L02

N601M F/P MC 8

BScHons in

Microbiology 2ES L01 N601M F/P MC 8

BScHons in Chemistry/

BScHons in Chemie

2GH L01 N601P

2GH L01 N601M F/P

MC

PC 8

BScHons in Computer

Science

2EM L01

N601M F/P MC 8

BScHons in Computer

Science and Information

Technology /

BScHons in

Rekenaarwetenskap en

Inligtings-tegnologie

2EN L01 N601P

2EN L01 N601V

PC= F

VC=

F/P

PC

VC 8

BScHons in Physics Electronics 2GJ L02 N601M F/P MC 8

BScHons in Physics/

BScHons in Fisika

2GJ L01 N601P

2GJ L01 N601M F/P

PC

MC 8

BScHons in

Mathematical Statistics/

BScHons in Wiskundige

Statistiek

2GD L01 N601P

2GD L01 N601V

Vanderbijlpark:

pending

approval from

DHET

F/P PC

VC 8

BScHons in Applied

Mathematics /

BScHons in Toegepaste

Wiskunde

2EJ L01 N601P

2EJ L01 N601M

2EJ L01 N601V

Vanderbijlpark:

pending

approval from

DHET

F/P

PC

MC

VC

8

BScHons in

Mathematics/

BScHons in Wiskunde

2ER L01 N601P

2ER L01 N601M

2ER L01 N601V

Vanderbijlpark:

pending

approval from

DHET

F/P

PC

MC

VC

8

BScHons in Actuarial

Sciences/

BScHons in Aktuariële

Wetenskappe

2DR L01 N601P F/P PC 8

36

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

BScHons in Quantitative

Risk Management/

BScHons in

Kwantitatiewe

Risikobestuur

2DP L01 N601P F/P PC 8

BScHons in Financial

Mathematics/

BScHons in Finansiële

Wiskunde

2DQ L01 N601P F/P PC 8

BScHons in Business

Analytics/

BScHons in

Besigheidsanalise

2FP L01 N601P F/P PC 8

BScHons in Geography

2EP L01 N601M

2EP L01 N601V

Vanderbijlpark:

pending

approval from

DHET

F/P MC 8

BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/

BScHons in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Geography and

Environmental

Management/

Geografie en

Omgewingsbestuur

2DM L07 N602P F/P PC 8

BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Ecological Interactions

and Ecosystem

Resilience/

Ekologiese

Interaksies en

Ekosisteem-

veerkragtigheid


BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Biodiversity and

Conservation

Ecology/

Biodiversiteit en

Bewaringsekologie


BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Aquatic Ecosystem

Health/

Akwatiese

Ekosisteemwelstand


37

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Integrated Pest

Management/

Geïntegreerde

Plaagbestuur

2DM L04 N601P F PC 8

BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Environmental

Geology/

Omgewingsgeologie


BScHons in

Environmental

Sciences/


wetenskappe

Hydrology and

Geohydrology/

Hidrologie en

Geohidrologie


BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS /

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII HONNEURS

Bachelor of Commerce

Honours in Informatics/

Baccalaureus Commercii

Honneurs in

Inligtingstelsels

2GF L01 N601P F PC 8

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE GRADE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOU

MSc in Agricultural

Economics/

MSc in Landbou-

Ekonomie

2CG N01 N801P

2CG N01

N801M

F/P=

MC

F=PC

MC

PC 9

MSc in Agricultural

Extension 2CJ N01 N801M F/P MC 9

MSc in Animal Health 2CE N01 N801M F/P MC 9

MSc in Animal Science 2CK N01

N801M F/P MC 9

MSc in Crop Science/

MSc in Gewaskunde

2CF N01

N801M/P

F/P=

MC

F=PC

MC

PC 9

38

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie Specialisation Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN REKENAARWETENSKAP

MSc in Computer

Science/

MSc in Rekenaar-

wetenskap

Coursework/

Kursuswerk 2GK P01 N801P F PC 9

MSc in Computer

Science/

MSc in Rekenaar-

wetenskap

Research/

Navorsing

2DB N01

N801M

2DB N01 N801V

2DB N01 N801P

F/P

MC

VC

PC

9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK

MSc in Mathematical

Statistics/

MSc in Wiskundige

Statistiek

2CY P01 N802P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE

MSc in Applied

Mathematics/

MSc in Toegepaste

Wiskunde

Coursework/

Kursuswerk 2FK P01 N802P F PC 9

MSc in Applied

Mathematics Research 2FL N01 N801M F MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDE

MSc in Mathematics/

MSc in Wiskunde

Coursework/

Kursuswerk 2GA P01 N802P F PC 9

MSc in Mathematics Research 2CV N01

N801M F MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN NATUURWETENSKAP- ONDERWYS

MSc in Natural Science

Teaching/

MSc in

Natuurwetenskap

Onderwys

2CU N01 N801P F PC 9

39

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RISK ANALYTICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN RISIKO-ANALISE

MSc in Risk Analytics/

MSc in Risiko-Analise 2ED P01 N802P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BEDRYFSWISKUNDE EN INFORMATIKA

MSc in Business Mathematics and

Informatics/

MSc in Bedryfswiskunde

en Informatika

2BP P04 N801P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN FISIKA

MSc in Physics 2CW N01

N801M F/P MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTROPHYSICAL SCIENCES/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN ASTROFISIESE WETENSKAPPE

MSc in Astrophysical

Sciences/

MSc in Astrofisiese

Wetenskappe

2CQ P01 N801P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN CHEMIE

MSc in Chemistry/

MSc in Chemie

2CM N01

N805M

2CM N01

N805P

F/P MC

PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE STRALINGSWETENSKAP

MSc in Applied

Radiation Science 2HE P01 N801M F MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BIOCHEMIE

MSc in Biochemistry/

MSc in Biochemie

2EF P01 N801P

2EF P01 N801M F

MC

PC 9

40

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

MSc in Environmental

Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

2CT N01 N801M

2CT N02 N801P

F/P = MC

F = PC

MC

PC 9


Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Atmospheric

Chemistry/

Atmosferiese Chemie

2CT N03 N801P F/P PC 9


Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Hydrology and

Geohydrology/

Hidrologie and

Geohidrologie

2CT N04 N801P F PC 9


Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Integrated Pest

Management/

Geïntegreerde

Plaagbestuur



Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Mining Hydrology/

Mynhidrologie 2CT N06 N801P F PC 9


Sciences/

MSc in Omgewings-

wetenskappe

Disaster Risk Science/

Ramprisiko

Wetenskappe


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN DIERKUNDE

MSc in Zoology/

MSc in Dierkunde 2DD N01 N801P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE

MSc in Geography 2CP N01

N801M F/P MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR

MSc in Geography and

Environmental

Management/

MSc in Geografie en

Omgewingsbestuur

2DG N01 N801P F PC 9

41

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN MIKROBIOLOGIE

MSc in Microbiology/

MSc in Mikrobiologie 2DE N01 N801P F PC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BIOLOGIE

MSc in Biology 2CL N01 N801M F/P MC 9

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BOTANY/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN PLANTKUNDE

MSc in Botany/

MSc in Plantkunde

2DF N01

N801P F PC 9

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/

MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR

Master of

Environmental

Management/

Magister in

Omgewingsbestuur

2CD P01

N801P P PC 9

Master of

Environmental

Management/

Magister in

Omgewingsbestuur

Ecological Water

Requirements/

Ekologiese

Watervereistes

2CD P02

N801P P PC 9

Master of

Environmental

Management/

Magister in

Omgewingsbestuur

Waste Management/

Afvalbestuur

2CD P03

N801P P PC 9

Master of

Environmental

Management/

Magister in

Omgewingsbestuur

Conservation

Leadership /

Bewaringsleierskap

2CD P04

N801P P PC 9

MASTER OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS/

MAGISTER IN INHEEMSE KENNISSTELSELS

Master of Indigenous

Knowledge Systems

2AA N01

N801M F/P MC 9

42

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN STADS- EN STREEKBEPLANNING

MSc in Urban and

Regional Planning/

MSc in Stads- en

Streekbeplanning

2DH N01

N801P F/P PC 9

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES /

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE GRADE

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOU

PhD in Agriculture Animal Science 2EA R01 N901M F/P MC 10

PhD in Agriculture Agronomy 2EA R02 N901M F/P MC 10

PhD in Agriculture/

PhD in Landbou

Agricultural

Economics/

Landbou-

ekonomie

2EA R03 N901P

2EA R03 N901M F/P

PC

MC 10

PhD in Agriculture Agriculture Extension 2EA R04 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ANIMAL HEALTH/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN DIEREGESONDHEID

PhD in Animal Health 2CA R01

N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES /

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN REKENAAR- EN INLIGTINGWETENSKAPPE

PhD in Computer and

Information Sciences/

PhD in Rekenaar- en

Inligtingwetenskappe

Information

Technology/

Inligtingtegnologie

2CB R01

N901V F/P VC 10

PhD in Computer and

Information Sciences/

PhD in Rekenaar- en

Inligtingwetenskappe

Computer Science

and Informations

Systems/

Rekenaarwetenskap

en Inligtingstelsels

2CB R02 N901P

2CB R02 N901M F/P

PC

MC 10

43

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie


Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN STATISTICS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN STATISTIEK

PhD in Science with

Statistics/

PhD in Wetenskap met

Statistiek

2CC R20

N901P F PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE

PhD in Science with

Applied Mathematics/


Toegepaste Wiskunde

2CC R25 N901P

2CC R25 N901M

F = PC

F/P = MC

PC

MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MATHEMATICS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WISKUNDE

PhD in Science with

Mathematics/


Wiskunde

2CC R24 N901P

2CC R24 N901M

F = PC

F/P = MC

PC

MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN NATUURWETENSKAP-ONDERWYS

PhD in Natural Science

Education/

PhD in Natuurwetenskap

Onderwys

2CC R09 N901P F PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS MATHEMATICS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BEDRYFSWISKUNDE

PhD of in Science with

Business Mathematics/


Bedryfswiskunde

2CC R01 N901P F PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RISK ANALYSIS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RISIKO-ANALISE

PhD in Science with Risk

Analysis/


Risiko-analise

2CC R15 N901P F PC 10

44

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie

Specialisation

Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme

Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET FISIKA

PhD in Science with

Physics/


Fisika

2CC R23 N901P

2CC R23 N901M

PC= F

only

MC=F/P

PC

MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET CHEMIE

PhD in Science with

Chemistry/


Chemie

2CC R11 N901P

2CC R11 N901M F/P

MC

PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET ATMOSFERIESE CHEMIE

PhD in Science with

Atmospheric Chemistry/


Atmosferiese Chemie

2CC R05 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

PhD in Science with

Environmental Sciences/


Omgewingswetenskappe

2CC R04 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE EN BESTUUR

PhD in Science with

Environmental Sciences

and Management

2CC R26 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RAMPRISIKOWETENSKAP

PhD in Science with

Disaster Risk Science/


Ramprisikowetenskap

2CC R14 N901P F/P PC 10

45

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie

Specialisation

Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ZOOLOGY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET DIERKUNDE

PhD in Science with

Zoology/


Dierkunde

2CC R18 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH TRANSDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND

MANAGEMENT

PhD in Science with

Transdisciplinary


and Management

2CC R03 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE

PhD in Science with

Geography 2CC R12 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR

PhD in Science with

Geography and

Environmental

Management/


Geografie en

Omgewingsbestuur

2CC R19 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH MICROBIOLOGY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET MIKROBIOLOGIE

PhD in Science with

Microbiology/


Mikrobiologie

2CC R17 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BOTANY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET PLANTKUNDE

PhD in Science with

Botany/


Plantkunde

2CC R16 N901P

2CC R16 N901M F/P

PC

MC 10

46

Qualification /

Kwalifikasie

Specialisation

Field/

Spesialisasie

Programkode/

Programme Code

MOD /

MVA

Campus/

Kampus

NQF/

NKR

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOCHEMISTRY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOCHEMIE

PhD in Science with

Biochemistry/


Biochemie

2CC R08 N901P

2CC R08 N901M F/P MC/PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOLOGIE

PhD in Science with

Biology 2CC R10 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH HIDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET HIDROLOGIE EN GEOHIDROLOGIE

PhD in Science with

Hydrology and

Geohydrology/


Hidrologie en

Geohidrologie

2CC R06 N901P F/P PC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH OPERATIONAL RESEARCH/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BEDRYFSNAVORSING

PhD in Science with

Operational Research/


Bedryfsnavorsing

2CC R21 N901V F/P VC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RADIATION SCIENCE/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STRALINGSWETENSKAP

PhD in Science with

Radiation Science 2CC R22 N901M F/P MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET INHEEMSE KENNISSTELSELS

PhD in Social Science with

Indigenous Knowledge

Systems

1CC R13 N901M F MC 10

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STADS- EN STREEKBEPLANNING

PhD in Science with Urban

and Regional Planning/


met Stads- en

Streekbeplanning

2CC R07 N901P F/P PC 10

47

PROGRAMMES NOT IN 2021 YEARBOOK / PROGRAMME NIE IN 2021 JAARBOEK

PHASING OUT WITH PIPELINE STUDENTS (See Yearbook and Page for reference). All programmes

listed below, are closed for applications. /

FASEER UIT MET PYPLYN STUDENTE (Sien Jaarboek en Bladsy vir verwysing). Alle programme

hieronder gelys, is gesluit vir aansoeke.

Qualification/

Kwalifikasie

Program Code/

Programkode

Yearbook/

Jaarboek

Page/

Bladsy

Closing date of

programme/

Program

sluitingsdatum

MSc in Geography 203 124 N806M 2016 Mafikeng 28 Dec 2020

MSc in Physics 203 136 N807M 2016 Mafikeng 29 Dec 2020

MSc in Statistics 2EB N01 N801M 2017 Mafikeng 31 Dec 2020

MArt et Scien in Urban

and Regional Planning 119 102 N825P

2016

Potchefstroom 71 Dec 2020

MSc in Space Physics 203 128 N867P 2016


MSc in Microbiology 203 191 N827P 2016

Potchefstroom 55

Dec 2021

Phasing out

Qualification/ Kwalifikasie Program Code/

Programkode Yearbook/

Jaarboek Page/

Bladsy

Closing date of

programme/

Program

sluitingsdatum

MSc in Geography and

Environmental

Management

203 193 N829P 2016

Potchefstroom 55

Dec 2021

Phasing out


Sciences 203 194 N830P

2016

Potchefstroom 53

Dec 2021

Phasing out



2016

Potchefstroom 54

Dec 2021

Phasing out



2016

Potchefstroom 54

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Environmental

Science 204 114 N914M 2016 Mafikeng 31

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Geography 204 121 N932M 2016 Mafikeng 31 Dec 2020

PhD in Agriculture Crop

Science 204 127 N903M 2016 Mafikeng 30 Dec 2020

PhD in Agricultural

Economics 204 128 N904M 2016 Mafikeng 30 Dec 2020

PhD in Agricultural

Extension 204 129 N905M 2016 Mafikeng 30 Dec 2020

PhD in Computer Sciences 204 132 N936M 2016 Mafikeng 31 Dec 2020

48

PhD in Environmental


2016

Potchefstroom 83

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Urban and Regional

Planning 204 115 N912P

2016

Potchefstroom 85

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Biochemistry 204 116 N913P 2016


PhD in Chemistry 204 120 N907P 2016

Potchefstroom 82

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Agriculture,

Economics 204 128 N922P

2016


PhD in Computer Science 204 132 N901P 2016


PhD in Microbiology 204 135 N910P 2016

Potchefstroom 85

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Zoology 204 136 N908P 2016

Potchefstroom 84

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Geography and

Environmental

Management

204 137 N909P 2016

Potchefstroom 84

Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Statistics 204 138 N902P 2016


49

2018-2020

Qualification/

Kwalifikasie

Program Code/

Programkode

Yearbook/

Jaarboek

Page/

Bladsy

Closing date of

programme/

Program

sluitingsdatum

Postgraduate Diploma in

Agricultural in Economics

and Mangement

272 100 N501M 2018 95/96 Closed

Postgraduate Diploma in

Agricultural Extension 272 101 N502M 2018 99/100 Closed

Hons BSc in Agriculture in

Agricultural Economics 276 103 N602M 2020 84 Closed

Hons BSc in Applied

Radiation Science 202 145 N609M 2018 145 Closed

Hons BSc in Biology/

Hons BSc in Biologie

202 141 N664M and

N610M 2018 147 Closed

Hons BSc in Microbiology 202 143 N640M 2018 155 Closed

Hons BSc in Chemistry / BSc

Hons in Chemie 202 117 N651P 2018 159/160 Closed

Hons BSc in Chemistry/

Hons BSc in Chemie 202 117 N623M 2018 157 Closed

Hons BSc in Computer

Science and Information

Systems

202 134 N653P &

N653V 2020 93 & 94 Closed

Hons BSc in Computer

Science 202 142 N612M 2018 165/166 Closed

Hons BSc in Physics 202 121 N652P

202 144 N616M

2020

2018

98

180

Closed

Closed

Hons BSc in Physics and

Electronics 202 146 N613M 2018 176 Closed

Hons BSc in Mathematical

Statistics 202 135 N654P 2018 186/187 Closed

Hons BSc in Applied

Mathematics

202 140 N609M

202 136 N601P 2018

192/193

194/195

Closed

Closed

Hons BSc in Mathematics 202 119 N628M

202 137 N601P 2018

202/203

204/205

Closed

Closed

Hons BSc in Data Mining 202 129 N612P 2020 115 Closed

Hons BSc in Actuarial

Sciences 202 126 N609P 2018 211/212 Closed

Hons BSc in Geography 202 118 N614M 2020 117 Closed

50

Qualification/

Kwalifikasie

Program Code/

Programkode

Yearbook/

Jaarboek

Page/

Bladsy

Closing date of

programme/

Program

sluitingsdatum

BSc Honours in


with Geography and

Environmental

Management

2DM L07 N601P 2020 120 Dec 2020

BSc Hons in Environmental

Sciences with Hydrology

and Geohydrology

202 124 N674P

2DM L06 N601P

2017

2020

73/74

132

Dec 2021

Phasing out

BSc Hons in Environmental

Sciences with Waste

Management

2DM L08 N601P 2020 133

Dec 2020

Bachelor of Commerce

Hons 504 143 N658P 2018 260-262 Closed

MSc in Computer Science

203 180 N808M &

N802V

203 155 N861P

2020 154 &

155

Closed

Phasing out Dec

2021

MSc in Business Statistics 203 180 N801V

2GB P01 N801V 2020 158

Closed

Dec 2020

MSc in Statistics 203 138 N810M Closed

MSc in Applied

Mathematics 203 121 N804M 2020 160 Closed

MSc in Applied

Mathematics 203 157 N863P 2020 161 Closed

MSc in Mathematics

(Research) 203 135 N830M 2020 163 Closed

MSc in Mathematics

(Coursework) 203 135 N806M 2020 164 Closed

MSc in Mathematics

(Coursework) 203 158 N864P 2020 165 Closed

MSc in Risk Analysis 203 127 N865P 2020 168 Closed

MSc in Business

Mathematics and

Informatics

2BP P01 N801P 2020 172 Dec 2020

MSc in Business

Mathematics and

Informatics with Financial

Mathematics

2BP P02 N801P 2020 173 Dec 2020

MSc in Business

Mathematics and

Informatics with Business

Analytics

2BP P03 N801P 2020 174 Dec 2020

51

Qualification/

Kwalifikasie Program Code/

Programkode Yearbook/

Jaarboek Page/

Bladsy

Closing date of

programme/

Program

sluitingsdatum

MSc in Chemistry 2CN P01 N801P 2020 181 Phasing out. Dec

2021

MSc in Biochemistry 203 132 N869P 2020 183 Phasing out. Dec

2021


Sciences 203 133 N830M 2020 185 Closed

MSc in Astrophysics and

Space Science 2CR P01 N801P 2020 179

Closed Dec 2020

Awaiting final

approval.

MSc in Computer Science

and Information Systems 505 138 N870P 2020 207 Closed

PhD in Science with

Statistics 2CC R20 N901M 2020 219 Dec 2020

PhD in Applied

Mathematics 204 139 N902P 2020 220 Dec 2020

PhD in Mathematics 204 122 N933M 2020 221 Dec 2020

PhD in Mathematics 204 140 N904P 2020 221 Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Space Physics 204 112 N906P 2020 223 Dec 2021

Phasing out

PhD in Physics 204 124 N935M 2020 224 Dec 2020

52

NAS.3 LIST OF MODULES/ MODULELYS

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF-

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS/ NAGRAADSE DIPLOMAS

DRRS511

Disaster Risk Studies and Climate Change

Adaptation /

Ramp Risiko Studies en Klimaatsverandering

16 8 Faculty of Natural and

Agricultural Sciences

DRRS512 Socio-Ecological Resilience /

Sosiale Ekologiese Veerkragtigheid 16 8

Faculty of Natural and


DRRS513 Hazards 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS514 Disaster Risk Assessment 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS515 Research Methodology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS521 Urban Disaster Risk 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS522 Preparedness and Response/

Voorbereiding en Reaksie 16 8



DRRS523 Planning and Project Management 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS524 Research Project 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


ECOM515 Agriculture and Economic Development 16 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM516 Agricultural Statistics Research I 16 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM517 Quantitative Methods in Agricultural

Economics 8 8

Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM518 Agricultural Micro-Economics 12 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM520 Agricultural Marketing 12 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM526 Agricultural Project Appraisal 16 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM527 Agricultural Macro Economics 12 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ECOM529 Research methods and Project 16 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

EXTM514 Rural Community Development 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


53

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

EXTM515 Essentials of Agricultural Extension 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


EXTM516 Elements of Communication in

Extension 16 8



EXTM525 Research Methods and Projects 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


EXTM526 Change in Agriculture 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


EXTM527 Leadership Development in Extension 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


HONOURS / HONNEURS

APMA621 Introductory Harmonic Analysis /

Inleidende HarmonieseAnalise 12 8



APPM611 Symmetries of Differential Equations I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM612 Numerical Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM613 Theory of Partial Differential Equations 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM614 Financial Modelling I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM615 Theory of Ordinary Differential

Equations 12 8



APPM616 Calculus of Variations 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM617 Fluid Dynamics I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM618 Biomathematics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM619 Applied Matrix Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM621 Symmetries of Differential Equations II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM622 Advanced Numerical Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM623 Numerical Methods for Partial

Differential Equations 12 8



APPM624 Financial Modelling II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


54

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

APPM625 Financial Modelling III 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM626 Control Theory 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM627 Fluid Dynamics II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM628 Industrial Mathematics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


APPM629 Dynamical Systems & PDEs /

Dinamiese Stelsels en PDVs 12 8



APPM671 Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag 32 8



ARSM611 Nuclear Physics 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


ARSM612 Nuclear Chemistry 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


ARSM673 Research Report /




BCHN611 Analytical Biochemistry 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN612 Advanced Metabolism 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN613 Advanced Analytical Biochemistry 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN614 Advanced Metabolism of Diseases 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN621 Advanced Molecular Biology 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN622 Bio-energetics 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN623 Advanced Drug Discovery 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN624 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN671 Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag



55

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

BMCM613 Bacteriology 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BMCM614 Virology And Immunology 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


BMCM621 Mycology 24 2 Faculty of Natural and


BMCM622 Environmental And Industrial Microbiology 24 2 Faculty of Natural and


BWIA671 Actuarial Risk Management (A301/CA1) 80 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB611 Statistical Learning I 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB621 Statistical Learning II 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB623 Forecasting for Business 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN611 Quantitative Risk Analysis I 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN613 Financial Engineering I 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN614 Investment Theory I 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN615 Financial Modelling I /

Finansiële Modellering I 16 8



BWIN621 Quantitative Risk Analysis II 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN622 Pricing of Derivatives A 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN625 Financial Modelling Optimisation /

Finansiële Modellering Optimalisering 16 8



BWIR622 Research Report: Financial Engineering and

Pricing of Derivatives 32 8



BWIR671 Research Report

Financial Engineering and Financial

Modelling

(Full Time / Part Time)



BWIR672 Research Report: Financial Modelling and

Optimisation



56

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

CISM614 Algorithms and Data structures 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM615 Programming Languages and Objects 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM616 Operating Systems 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM621 Networks 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM622 Databases 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM623 Machine Learning 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


CISM670 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


EKRP623 Risk Management 16 8 Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

ELEM611 Embedded Systems 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM612 Analogue Communication Systems 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM613 Electronic Instrumentation 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM614 Opto-electronics and Optical

Communications Systems 12 8



ELEM625 Control Systems 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM626 Engineering Electromagnetics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM627 Digital Communications Systems 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM628 Power Electronics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ELEM671 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


ESFP616 African Fish Parasitology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


57

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

GEOG611 Research Methods 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG612 Selected Fields In Human Geography 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG613 Geographic Information Systems

Techniques (GIS) 16 8



GEOG614 Environmental Problems & Management in

Africa 16 8



GEOG616 Selected Fields in Geomorphology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG621 Remote Sensing 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG622 Selected Fields In Climatology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG623 Applications In Geographic Information

System (GIS) 16 8



GEOG624 Rural Geography 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


GEOG672

Year Module Urban Geography 16 8



GEOG671 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


GGFS673

Year module

Introduction to Earth Observation/

Inleiding tot Aardwaarneming 16 8



GGFS674

Year module

Air Pollution/

Lugbesoedeling 16 8



HDGH611 Geohydrology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


HDGH612 Environmental Hydrology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


HDGH613 Spatial Analysis 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


HDGH621 Hydrochemistry 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


58

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

ITRI611 Data Warehouses I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI612 Linear Programming I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI613 Databases I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI614 Information Systems Engineering I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI615 Computer Security I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI616 Artificial Intelligence I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI617 Image Processing I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI618 Decision Support Systems I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI621 Data Warehouses II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI622 Linear Programming II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI623 Databases II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI624 Information Systems Engineering II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI625 Computer Security II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI626 Artificial Intelligence II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI627 Image Processing II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI628 Decision Support Systems II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


ITRI671 Research Report /




MARS621 Radiation and Environment 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


MARS622 Radioactive Waste Minimisation and

Management 24 8



59

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

MTHS611 Fundamentals of Mathematics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS612 Abstract Algebra I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS613 Matrix Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS614 Measure and Integration Theory I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS615 Functional Analysis I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS619 Real & Complex Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS621 Topology 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS622 Abstract Algebra II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS623 Complex Function Theory 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS624 Measure and Integration Theory II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS625 Functional Analysis II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS626 Evolution of Mathematical Ideas 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS671 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE611 Advanced Organic Chemistry 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE612 Advanced Physical Chemistry 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE613 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE614 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE621 Molecule Modelling

(Elective)



NCHE622 Polymer Chemistry

(Elective)



NCHE623 Advanced Structural Elucidation (Elective) 8 8 Faculty of Natural and


60

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

NCHE624 Environmental Chemistry

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE625 Techniques for Organic Synthesis (Elective) 8 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE626 Electrochemistry

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE627 Homogeneous Catalysis

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE628 Coal Chemistry

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE629 Membrane Science and Technology

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE671 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


NCHE672

Electronic Structure Methods and Solvation

Models

(Elective)

8 8



NCHE673 Thermodynamics of Solution

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE674 Applied Materials Chemistry

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE675 Introduction to Nanomedicine

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE676 Natural products in Drug Discovery

(Elective) 8 8



NCHE677 Electrochemical Sensors

(Elective) 8 8



NPHY611 Classical Mechanics/

Klassieke Meganika 16 8



NPHY612 Quantum Mechanics I/

Kwantummeganika I 16 8



NPHY613 Electrodynamics/

Elektrodinamika 16 8



NPHY614 Computational Physics/

Rekenaarfisika 16 8



61

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

NPHY615 Astrophysical Fluids/

Astrofisiese Fluïedes 16 8



NPHY616 Observational Techniques/

Waarnemingstegnieke 16 8



NPHY617 Introduction to General Relativity/

Inleiding tot Algemene Relatiwiteit 16 8



NPHY621 Statistical Mechanics/

Statistiese Meganika 16 8



NPHY623 Plasma Physics /

Plasmafisika 16 8



NPHY625 Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics /

Inleidende Sterre Astrofisika 16 8



NPHY626 Nuclear Physics /

Kernfisika 16 8



NPHY627 Solid State Physics/

Vastetoestandfisika 16 8



NPHY628 Quantum Mechanics II/

Kwantummeganika II 16 8



NPHY629 Introduction to Cosmology /

Inleiding tot Kosmologie 16 8



NPHY671 Research Report /




NRCM611 Conservation of Natural Resources 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


NRCM621 Further Conservation of Natural Resources 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBE622 Applied Hydrology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBE623 Groundwater Geology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBE675

Year module

Introduction to Hydrology and Integrated Water Resources Management

(Full Time Only) / Inleiding tot Hidrologie en Geïntegreerde

Waterhulpbronbestuur (Slegs Voltyds Aangebied)



62

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

OMBE674 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO611 Introduction to Environmental Management 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO613

Introduction to Geographic Information

System [GIS] (Full Time Only)/

Inleiding tot GIS (Slegs Voltyds) Applicable

To All Programmes



OMBO684

Year module

Geographic Information System

Applications

(Full-time Only)/

GIS Toepassings

(Slegs Voltyds)



OMBO682 Environmental Management I 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO683 Environmental Analysis I /

Omgewingsevaluering I 16 8



OMBW614

Change to

OMBW624

from 2021

Year module

Fundamentals of Waste Management /

Grondbeginsels van Afvalbestuur 16 8



OMSB611 Conservation Ecology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSB613 Biodiversity Planning 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSB614 Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSB627 Herpetology in Practise

(Full-time Only) 16 8



OMSB628 Coral Reef Ecology




OMSB629 Genome Analysis and Bio-informatics 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSE611

Environmental Soil Science

(Full Time Only)

GDKN 122, GDKN 211 & GDKN 221 are

prerequisites)



63

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

OMSE613 Resilience Thinking in Ecology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSE621 Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSE622 Urban Ecology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSE623 Plant Ecophysiology and Stress Physiology

PLKS314 or equivalent as a prerequisite 16 8



OMSE625 Advanced Ecotoxicology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSE626 Microbial Ecology

MKBS325 or equivalent as a prerequisite 16 8



OMSE674 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSG611

Environmental Geochemistry

(Full Time Only)

GLGN 122 & GLGN311 are prerequisites



OMSG621 Environmental Mineralogy

GLGN 122 & GLGN211 are prerequisites 16 8



OMSG622

Applied Environmental Geology

GLGN 112, GLGN221 & GLGN321 are

prerequisites



OMSP611 Principles of Integrated Pest Management




OMSP622 GM Crops and Integrated Pest Management 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSP623 Nematodes and Crops 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSP624 Arthropod/Plant Interactions 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSW611 Aquatic Ecosystems: Pollution and

Ecotoxicology 16 8



OMSW622 Phycology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSW624 Environmental Hydrology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


64

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

OMSW625 Limnology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMSW626 Animal Ecology 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMWE611

Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas

(Full Time Only)

GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are

prerequisites for this Module



OMWF621 Advanced Waste Water Treatment /

Gevorderde Afvalwaterbehandeling 16 8



OMWP611 Pest Phenology and Damage Symptoms




OMWP613 Economic Damage and Threshold Values 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


OMWW611 Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties

of Inland Water 16 8



OMWW616

Estuarine and Near Shore Marine Ecology

(Full-time Only)

DRKS311 or equivalent as a prerequisite



OMWW617 Zoonoses 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


PTSM618

Phasing out

2020-2021

Higher Plant Taxonomy And Systematics 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


PTSM619 Plant Taxonomy 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


PTSM628

Phasing out

2020-2021

Further Higher Plant Taxonomy And

Systematics 24 8



PTSM629 Herbarium Management 24 8 Faculty of Natural and


RESM672 Research Report 32 8 Faculty of Natural and


65

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

SGSS614 Research Methods 16 16 Faculty of Natural and


STAT612 Financial Time Series 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STAT622 Linear Statistical Models and Experimental

Design 12 8



STTN612

Replaced by

STAT622

Statistical Data-Analysis I: Models

Closes the end of 2020, students who fail

STTN612 will need to register for STAT622.



STTN613 Resampling 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN614 Statistical Inference 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN615 Stochastic Processes I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN617 Mathematical and Computer-Intensive

Methods I 12 8



STTN618 Financial-driven Statistics I 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN619 Nonparametric Methods 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN622

Replaced by

STAT612

Statistical Data-Analysis II: Time Series

Closes the end of 2020, students who fail

STTN622 will need to register for STAT612.



STTN623 Multivariate Statistics 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN624 Discrete Data-Analysis 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN625 Stochastic Processes II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN626 Probability Theory 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN627 Mathematical and Computer-Intensive

Methods II



STTN628 Financial-Driven Statistics II 12 8 Faculty of Natural and


STTN671 Research Report 32 Faculty of Natural and


66

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

WISK615 Differential Equations 16 8 Faculty of Natural and


MASTERS / MAGISTER

AECM871 Dissertation / Verhandeling 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


AEXM871 Dissertation / Verhandeling 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


AGRM871 Dissertation / Verhandeling 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


AHMM871 Dissertation / Verhandeling 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


APPM871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9




Verhandeling 100 9



APPM874 Applicable Analysis /

Toepasbare Analise I 36 9



APPM875 Applicable Analysis II/

Toepasbare Analise II 36 9



APPM876 Modelling I /

Modellering I 36 9



APPM877 Modelling II/

Modellering II 36 9



APPM878

Principles and Paradigms:Applied

Mathematics/

Beginsels en Paradigmas: Toegepaste

Wiskunde



BCHN872 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 135 9



67

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

BCHN877 Advanced Biochemistry 45 9 Faculty of Natural and


BIOM871 Dissertaion 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIA812 Enterprise-Wide Risk Management I 24 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIA821 Enterprise-wide Risk Management II 12 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB817 Optimisation for Decision Making 12 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB818 Business Intelligence 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB821 Data Mining Techniques 12 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIB822 Contemporary Issues in Business Analytics 12 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIM815 Industry Integration Methodology/

Bedryfsintegrasie Metodologie 16 9



BWIN811 Practical Risk Management SAS RD 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN812 Pricing of Derivatives B 24 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN816 Modern Portfolio Theory 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN817 Retail Credit Risk 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN818 Topical Research Issues in Risk Analysis 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIR828 Industry Directed Research Project 96 9 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN872 Dissertation 132 9 Faculty of Natural and


68

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

CHEM871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


CHEN874 Advanced Chemistry 48 9 Faculty of Natural and


DRKN871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM811 Astrophysics I 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM812 Transport Theory 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM813 Astrophysics II 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM814 Heliospheric Physics 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM815 General Physics 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


FSKM816 Advanced Plasma Physics/

Gevorderde Plasmafisika 16 9



FSKM817 General Relativity/

Algemene Relatiwiteit 16 9



FSKS872 Dissertation 132 9 Faculty of Natural and


MPHY871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


GGFN871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


HDGH871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


69

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

HDMG871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


IPMM871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRN872 Dissertation 100 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW876 Databases /

Databasisse 32 9



ITRW877 Decision Support Systems 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW878 Artificial Intelligence 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW883 Image Processing 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW884 Information Systems Engineering 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW885 Computer Security 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW886 Data Warehouses 32 9 Faculty of Natural and


ITWV871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR811 Radioanalytical Applications 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR812 Environmental Applications 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR813 Radioactive Waste Management 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR814 Industrial Applications 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR815 Technology Management 16 9 Faculty of Natural and


MARR873 Mini - Dissertation 100 9 Faculty of Natural and


70

Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

MENV871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9



MGEO871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9



MIKS871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9



MKBN871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9



MTHS871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180 9




Verhandeling 100 9



MTHS874 Abstract Analysis I /

Abstrakte Analise I 36 9



MTHS875 Abstract Analysis II /

Abstrakte Analise II 36 9



MTHS876 Algebra I /

Algebra I 36 9



MTHS877 Algebra II /

Algebra II 36 9



MTHS878 Discrete Structures I /

Diskrete Strukture I 36 9



MTHS879 Discrete Structures II /

Diskrete Strukture II 36 9



MTHS888

Principles and Paradigms:Pure

Mathematics/

Beginsels en Paradigmas: Suiwer Wiskunde



NWON871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


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Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

OMBO873 Dissertation 100 9 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO878 Environmental Management II 40 9 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO879 Environmental Assessment II 40 9 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO880 Management of Ecological Drivers in Aquatic

Systems 40 9



OMBO881 Management of Ecological Responders in

Equatic Systems 40 9



OMBO882 Integrated Waste Management 40 9 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO883 Waste Management Law And Governance 40 9 Faculty of Natural and


OMBO884 Conservation Leadership /

Bewaringsleierskap 40 9



OMBO885 Futures Thinking /

Toekomsbeplanning 40 9



OMWN871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


PLKN871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


RSWW811 Research Methodology /

Navorsingsmetodologie 8 9



RSWW813

Research Methods in Mathematical

Sciences /

Navorsingsmetodes in Wiskundige

Wetenskappe



RSWW821 Research Communication 8 9 Faculty of Natural and


SBEL871 Dissertation 180 9 Faculty of Natural and


STTK884 Advanced Resampling Methods /

Hersteekproefnemingsmetodes 36 9



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Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

STTK885 Advanced Statistical Models /

Gevorderde Statistiese Modelle 36 9



STTK886 Advanced Multivariate Statistics /

Gevorderde Meerveranderlike Statistiek 36 9



STTK887 Advanced Probability Theory /

Gevorderde Waarskynlikheidsleer 36 9



STTK888 Advanced Time Series Models /

Gevorderde Tydsreeksmodelle 36 9



STTK889 Advanced Stochastic Processes /

Gevorderde Stogastiese Prosesse 36 9



STTN872 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 100 9



STTN884 Advanced Survival Models /

Gevorderde Oorlewingsteorie 36 9



DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE

AECM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


AEXM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


AGRM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


AHAM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


APPM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ARST971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ASCM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


BCHN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


BIYM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


BWIN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


BWIR971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


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Module Code

2021 /

Modulekode

2021

Descriptive Name /

Beskrywende Naam

Cr/

Kr

NQF

level/

NKR-

vlak

Faculty/

Fakulteit

CHEN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


CHEM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


DRKN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


DRRS971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ENVM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


FSKN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


GEOM971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


GGFN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


HDGH971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


HIKS971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ITRW971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ITWV971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


MKBN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


MTHS971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


NWON971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


OMWN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


ONAV972 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


PLKN971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


SBEL971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


STTK971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


TGWS971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


WISK971 Thesis 360 10 Faculty of Natural and


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NAS.4 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA RULES FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / REËLS VIR DIE

NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA The postgraduate diploma follows on an appropriate baccalaureus degree. The studies may be

taken full-time or part-time.

Prospective students must, before the date set by the director involved, apply to the director

involved for selection and formal admission to the intended programme in the following year (see

General Rules A.3). Only students who, on the basis of their academic record and other proven

prior learning, are judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted to the

programme. The background and potential of students are also taken into account in this selection

process. Late applications will only be considered if an additional student can be accommodated in

the relevant subject group.

Die nagraadse diploma volg op ‘n geskikte baccalaureus graad. Die studies mag voltyds of deeltyds

geneem word.

Voornemende student moet, voor die vasgestelde datum bepaal deur direkteur, aansoek doen by

die betrokke direkteur vir die geskikte program in die daaropvolgende haar (sien Algemene Reëls

A.3). Slegs twee studente, op grond van hul akademiese rekord en ander relevante onderrig

kwalifikasies, word beoordeel wat ‘n realistiese kans staan om aanvaar te word in die program

waarvoor aansoek gedoen word. Die agtergrond en die potensiaal van die student word ook in ag

geneem tydens die aansoek proses. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg word as ‘n addisionele student

geakkommodeer kan word in die betrokke vakgroep.

DURATION (MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION) / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE (MINIMUM- EN MAKSIMUMDUUR)

The minimum duration of the studies is one year full-time and two years part-time. The

maximum duration is two years full-time and three years part-time

Die minimumduur vir studies is een jaar voltyds en twee jaar deeltyds. Die maksimum duur is

twee jaar voltyds en drie jaar deeltyds.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION /

TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE KWALIFIKASIE

The studies may be undertaken in a study programme approved by the Faculty Board of the

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. These study programmes are set out in N1.14.1.

See A Rules 3.

If the applications for a programme received are more than what the specific group in a school

can handle, the group of students who, in the judgment of the school director has the greatest

chance of success for the programme, are selected. The background of study and potential of

students in this selection process, will also be taken into account. /

Die studies mag onderneem word in ‘n studieprogram wat aanvaar word deur die

Fakulteitsraad van die Fakulteit van Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe. Die studieprogramme is

uiteengesit in N1.14.1. Sien A-Reêls 3.

As die getal aansoeke vir ‘n program die kapasiteit van die skool oorskrei, word slegs die

studente, op grond van die skooldirekteur se diskresie, wat die grootste kans staan om die

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program suksesvol te voltooi, geselekteer. Die agtergrond van die studie en die potensiaal van

die student in die keuringsproses sal ook in aanmerking gebring word.

FACULTY-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE VEREISTES

The student has already obtained an appropriate baccalaureus degree of which he has taken

at least 60 module credits at NQR level 7 in the core subject of the relevant honours

programme for which he intends to register.

If the student does not comply with provision a) the school director may, if necessary in

consultation with the Dean and with notice to the Faculty Board, decide whether the

candidate may be admitted to the Hons BSc studies on the strength of knowledge and skills

acquired by prior learning and work experience that lead to learning.

Die student het reeds ‘n toepaslike baccalaureusgraad met ten minste 60 krediet modules op ‘n

NKR-vlak 7 in die hoofvak van die toepaslike honneursprogram waarvoor die student wil

registreer.

Indien die student nie aan die vereistes voldoen nie a) mag die skooldirekteur, indien nodig

konsulteer met die Dekaan en met kennisgewing aan die Fakulteitsraad, besluit of the

kandidaat aanvaar mag word vir die Hons Bsc studies gebasseeer op die kennis en

vaardighede, erkenning vir voorafgaande geleerdheid en toepaslike werkservaring van die

kandidaat.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN LANDBOU-EKONOMIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2FB D01 N501M

Campus & Language of

Instruction/

Kampus & Onderrigtaal

Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time

COMPILATION OF PROGRAMME / SAMESTELLING VAN PROGRAM

First/ Eerste Semester

Module Code/

Modulekode Descriptive name/ Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ECOM515 Agriculture and Economic Development 16

ECOM516 Agricultural Statistics Research I 16

ECOM517 Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Economics 8

ECOM518 Agricultural Micro-Economics 12

ECON519 Agricultural Production Economics 16

EXTM514 Rural Community Development 16

Total 1st/ Totaal 1ste Semester 84

Second/ Tweede Semester

Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ECOM520 Agricultural Marketing 12

ECOM526 Agricultural Project Appraisal 16

ECOM527 Agricultural Macro-Economics 12

ECOM529 Research Methods And Project 16

Total 2nd/ Totaal 2e Semester 56

Total Credits for the Programme/

Totale Krediete vir die Program 140

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION/ NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN LANDBOUVOORLIGTING

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2FC D01 N501M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ECOM515 Agriculture and Economic Development 16

EXTM514 Rural Community Development 16

EXTM515 Essentials of Agricultural Extension 16

EXTM516 Elements of Communication in Agricultural Extension 16



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ECOM526 Agricultural Project Appraisal 16

EXTM526 Change in Agriculture 16

EXTM527 Leadership Development in Agricultural Extension 16

EXTM525 Research Methods and Project 24




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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN RAMPRISIKOBESTUUR

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTE

After successful completion of the Postgraduate diploma in Disaster Risk Management, the

candidate will demonstrate the following:

Na suksesvolle voltooiing van die Nagraadse Diploma in Ramprisikobestuur, sal die kandidate die

volgende demonstreer:

Integrated knowledge and understanding of, as well as involvement in, different theories

and principles relating to disaster risk management and climate change adaptation,

leadership and management within the field of disaster risk management, as well as the

ability to apply such knowledge and understanding with a view to critically analyze and

evaluate global and local studies within this context; /

Geïntegreerde kennis en begrip van, asook betrokkenheid by, verskillende teorieë en

beginsels wat betrekking het op ramprisikobestuur en klimaatsveranderingaanpassing,

leierskap en bestuur binne die veld van ramprisikobestuur, asook die vermoë om sodanige

kennis en begrip toe te pas met die oog daarop om wêreldwye en plaaslike studies binne

hierdie konteks krities te analiseer en te evalueer;

An ability to submit multiple knowledge sources to critical questioning, especially published

journal articles on studies in the field of disaster risk management and climate change, and

to judge and evaluate critical research methods as well as the results and

recommendations produced by such research; /

‘n Vermoë om veelvuldige kennisbronne aan kritiese vraagstelling te onderwerp, veral

gepubliserde joernaalartikels oor studies binne die veld van ramprisikobestuur en

klimaatsverandering, en om krities navorsingsmetodes te beoordeel en evalueer, asook die

resultate en aanbevelings wat deur sodanige navorsing voortgebring word;

Ability to select and apply a variety of different but appropriate management skills and

scientific research methods, to reflect on it and to address complex and abstract problems,

contributing to positive change in the practice of disaster risk management and for the

benefit of all members of the community;/

‘n Vermoë om ’n verskeidenheid verskillende maar toepaslike bestuursvaardighede en

wetenskaplike ondersoekmetodes te selekteer en toe te pas, daaroor na te dink en dan

komplekse en abstrakte probleme aan te spreek, waardeur ‘n bydrae gelewer word tot

positiewe verandering binne die praktyk van ramprisikobestuur en ten voordele van alle

lede van die gemeenskap;

The ability to engage with and address ethical issues pertaining to the academic

environment, disaster risk management practice and society to effect change in conduct

and adaptation where necessary; /

‘n Vermoë om betrokke te raak by etiese kwessies met betrekking tot die akademiese

omgewing, ramprisikobestuur se openbare bestuurspraktyke en die gemeenskap en dit aan

te spreek, ten einde waar nodig verandering in gedrag en aanpassing teweeg te bring;

The ability to deliver accurate, coherent, appropriate and creative presentation and

communication of innovative and new professional ideas, methods and research findings to

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policy makers, practitioners, other role players and academics in the field of disaster risk

reduction, with understanding and respect for intellectual property conventions, copyright

and rules on plagiarism; /

Die vermoë om ‘n akkurate, samehangende, toepaslike en kreatiewe aanbieding en

kommunikasie van innoverende en nuwe professionele idees, metodes en

navorsingsbevindings te lewer aan beleidmakers, praktisyns, ander rolspelers en adademici

binne die veld van ramprisikovermindering, met begrip van en respek vir intellektuele

eiendomskonvensies, kopiereg en reëls oor plagiaat;

The ability to work effectively as part of a team to solve discipline-related problems and to

take responsibility for task-specific outcomes and the future use of appropriate resources;

and /

Die vermoë om effektief te werk as deel van ‘n span om die dissiplineverwante probleme op

te los en verantwoordelikheid te neem vir taak-spesifieke uitkomste en die toekomstige

gebruik van toepaslike hulpbronne; en

The ability to apply appropriate learning strategies in a self-critical manner in order to

address a professional lifelong learning process while developing accountability for

resource utilization. /

Die vermoë om op ‘n selfkritiese wyse, toepaslike leerstrategieë toe te pas ten einde ‘n

professionele lewenslange leerproses aan te spreek terwyl toerekenbaarheid vir die

benutting van hulpbronne ontwikkel word.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME /

TOELATINGSVEREISTES VAN DIE PROGRAM

a. In order to be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management,

an applicant must have completed a Bachelors degree or an equivalent Qualification

obtained with an average mark of 65%. /

Om in aanmerking te kom vir die Nagraadse Diploma in Ramprisikobestuur, moet kandidate

‘n B-graad of ‘n Gevorderde Diploma ekwivalent met ‘n gemiddeld van 65% voltooi het.

b. Candidates that do not comply with this minimum requirement may apply to the School

Director for an interview by an admissions panel. The panel is compiled by the School

Director and may consider admission in light of the interview and other relevant

considerations. /

Kandidate wat nie aan die minimum vereistes voldoen nie kan by die Skooldirekteur

aansoek doen om ‘n onderhoud deur ‘n keuringspaneel. Die paneel word saamgestel deur

die Skooldirekteur en die paneel sal op grond van die onderhoud en ander oorwegings was

as relevant beskou word, toelating oorweeg.

c. A limited number of candidates will be admitted to the programme annually, depending

upon the availability of the School’s personnel capacity. All applications will be strictly

judged according to academic merit. /

‘n Beperkte aantal kandidate sal jaarliks tot die program toegelaat word, afhangend van

die beskikbare personeel in die skool. Alle aansoeke sal streng volgens akademiese meriete

beoordeel word.

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d. All admitted candidates must attend an introductory and orientation meeting at the

Potchefstroom Campus on a date determined by the School Director. /

Alle kandidate wat toegelaat word, moet op ‘n datum wat deur die Skooldirekteur vasgestel

word, ‘n inleidende en oriënterende byeenkoms op die Potchefstroomkampus bywoon.

e. Each applicant is obliged to supply the following documentation together with the

application: /

Elke aansoeker moet die volgende dokumentasie saam met die aansoekvorm indien:

A curriculum vitae / a Curriculum vitae

A photocopy of the certificate of undergraduate degree / ‘n Kopie van die sertifikaat

van voorgraadse kwalifikasie

Academic record / Akademiese rekord

At least two letters of recommendation / Ten minste twee aanbevelingsbriewe

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA IN RAMPRISIKOBESTUUR

NAS.4.4.3.1 FULL TIME PROGRAMME / VOLTYDSE PROGRAM

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2GC D01 N501P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom

(AFRIKAANS, ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time / Voltyds


Full-time (1 Year) / Voltyds (1 Jaar)


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

DRRS511 Disaster Risk Studies and Climate Change Adaptation /

Ramp Risiko Studies en Klimaatsverandering 16


Sosiale Ekologiese Veerkragtigheid 16

DRRS513 Hazards / Risikos 16

DRRS514 Disaster Risk Assessment /

Ramp Risiko Assesserings 16

DRRS515 Research Methodology / Navorsingsmetodologie 16



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

DRRS521 Urban Disaster Risk / Streeks Ramp Risiko 16

DRRS522 Preparedness and Response /

Voorbereiding en Reaksie 16

DRRS523 Planning and Project Management /

Beplanning en Projekbestuur 16

DRRS524 Research Project /

Navorsingsprojek 16




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NAS.4.4.3.2 PART TIME PROGRAMME / DEELTYDSE PROGRAM

Qualification Code/ Kwalifikasiekode

2GC D01 N501P

Campus & Language of Instruction/


Potchefstroom (AFRIKAANS, ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/ Metode van Aflewering

Part Time / Deeltyds


Part-time ( 2 Years) / Deeltyds (2 jaar)

First/ Eerste Semester - Year 1/ Jaar 1

Module Code/ Modulekode

Descriptive name/ Beskrywende naam

Credits/ Krediete

DRRS511 Disaster Risk Studies and Climate Change Adaptation /

Ramp Risiko Studies en Klimaatsverandering 16


Sosiale Ekologiese Veerkragtigheid 16

DRRS513 Hazards /

Risikos 16


Second/ Tweede Semester - Year 1/ Jaar 1



Credits/ Krediete

DRRS521 Urban Disaster Risk / Streeks Ramp Risiko

16


Voorbereiding en Reaksie 16


First/ Eerste Semester - Year 2/ Jaar 2


Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/ Krediete

DRRS514 Disaster Risk Assessment / Ramp Risiko Assesserings

16

DRRS515 Research Methodology / Navorsingsmetodologie

16


Second/ Tweede Semester - Year 2/ Jaar 2


Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/ Krediete

DRRS523 Planning and Project Management /

Beplanning en Projekbestuur 16

DRRS524 Research Project / Navorsingsprojek

16


Total Credits for the Programme/ Totale Krediete vir die Program

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NAS.5 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS

RULES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS / REËLS

VIR DIE GRAAD BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS The honours degree follows on an appropriate baccalaureus degree. The studies may be taken full-

time or part-time.

Prospective students must, before the date set by the director involved, apply to the director

involved for selection and formal admission to the intended programme in the following year (see

General Rules 1.5). Only students who, on the basis of their academic record and other proven

prior learning, are judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted to the

programme. The background and potential of students are also taken into account in this selection

process. Late applications will only be considered if an additional student can be accommodated in

the relevant subject group.

Die Honneursgraad volg op ’n baccalaureusgraad. Die studie kan voltyds of deeltyds gedoen word.

Voornemende studente moet, voor die keerdatum soos deur die toepaslike skooldirekteur bepaal,

by die toepaslike skooldirekteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele toelating tot die beoogde

program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk Algemene Reël 1.5). Slegs studente wat, geoordeel aan

hulle akademiese rekord en ander bewese tersaaklike vooraf leer, 'n realistiese kans op sukses het,

sal tot 'n program toegelaat word. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in hierdie

keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg kan word indien daar

nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke vakgroep beskikbaar is.

NB: Lesings vir honneursmodules word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe slegs

voltyds aangebied.

DURATION (MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION) / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE

(MIMIMUM EN MAKSIMUM DUUR)

The minimum duration of the studies is one year full-time and two years part-time.

The maximum duration is two years full-time and three years part-time

Die minimum duur van studie is een jaar voltyds en twee jaar deeltyds.

Die maksimum duur is twee jaar voltyds en drie jaar deeltyds.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION /

TOELATINGVEREISTES VIR DIE KWALIFIKASIE

The studies may be undertaken in a study programme approved by the Faculty Board of the

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. These study programmes are set out in N1.14.1.

If the applications for a programme received are more than what the specific group in a school

can handle, the group of students who, in the judgment of the school director has the greatest

chance of success for the programme, are selected. The background of study and potential of

students in this selection process, will also be taken into account

Die studie kan onderneem word in 'n studieprogram wat deur die Fakulteitsraad goedgekeur is.

Hierdie studieprogramme word in N1.14.1. uiteengesit.

Indien meer aansoeke vir 'n program ontvang word as wat die betrokke vakgroep in 'n skool kan

hanteer, word die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die skooldirekteur die grootste kans

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op sukses het, vir die betrokke program gekeur. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in

hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem.

ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANNAMES OOR VORIGE LEER

The student has already obtained an appropriate baccalaureus degree of which he has taken at

least 60 module credits at NQR level 7 in the core subject of the relevant honours programme for

which he intends to register. If the student does not comply with provision a) the school director

may, if necessary in consultation with the Dean and with notice to the Faculty Board, decide

whether the candidate may be admitted to the Hons BSc studies on the strength of knowledge

and skills acquired by prior learning and work experience that led to learning

Die student beskik oor ŉ gepaste baccalaureusgraad, waarin minstens 60 module-krediete op

NKR-Vlak 7 in die kernvak van die betrokke honneursprogram waarvoor die student wil inskryf,

aangebied is. Indien die student nie aan die bepaling van a) voldoen nie bepaal die skooldirekteur,

indien nodig, na oorlegpleging met die dekaan, en met kennisgewing aan die fakulteitsraad, of die

kandidaat op grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat

tot leer gelei het, tot die Hons BSc-studie toegelaat kan word.

For admission to the following programs in Business Mathematics and Informatics a further

learning requirement above and beyond the assumed learning, as mentioned above, will be that a

student must have taken the BSc qualification in Business Mathematics and Informatics or the

BCom qualification in Quantitative Risk Management, subject to the following prerequisites:

Vir toelating tot die programme Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika, word bo-en-behalwe vir die

aannames oor vorige leer soos bo vermeld, ook nog vereis dat 'n student die BSc-kwalifikasie in

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika of die BCom-kwalifikasie in Kwantitatiewe Risikobestuur verwerf

het, en wel onderhewig aan die volgende spesifieke voorvereistes:

Honours Programmes/

Honneurs Programme

Undergraduate Codes/

Voorgraadse kodes

2DP L01 N601P (N610P)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantitative Risk

Management/

Baccalareus Scientiae Honneurs in Kwantitatiewe

Risikobestuur

2FT H01 N301P (N134P)

2FQ H01 N301P (N137P)

2DQ L01 N601P (N611P)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Financial

Mathematics/

Baccalareus Scientiae Honneurs in

Finansiële-wiskunde

2FS H01 N301P (N135P)

N2FP L01 N601P (N612P)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Business Analytics/

Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in

Besigheidsanalise

2FT H01 N301P (N134P)

2FR H01 N301P (N136P)

a. A minimum prerequisite for registration for the postgraduate BMI qualifications above is

that students must have obtained an average mark of at least 60% in the core modules of

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the third year of the relevant undergraduate curriculum. Exceptions to this rule will be

considered according to individual merits and must be approved by the director of the

Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics. Note that the BMI Selection Committee

will have the final authority in allowing students into all BMI and actuarial honours

programmes.

’n Minimum voorvereiste vir registrasie vir die nagraadse BWI-kwalifikasies is dat studente

'n gemiddelde modulepunt van minstens 60% vir die kernmodules in die derdejaar van die

betrokke voorgraadse kurrikulum behaal het. Uitsonderings op hierdie reël sal op

individuele meriete oorweeg word en moet deur die Direkteur van die Sentrum vir

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika goedgekeur word. Neem kennis dat die BWI

keuringskomittee die laaste sê het met die toelating van studente in al die BWI en

aktuariële honneurs programme.

b. Students in Actuarial Science who passed the programme 2FQ H01 N301P (N137P) and

obtained five or more exemption recommendations for levels A1 and A2 subjects from the

Actuarial Society of South Africa (or equivalent CT subjects from the Institute and Faculty

of Actuaries) may be admitted to the curriculum N609P.

Studente in Aktuariële Wetenskap wat die kurrikulum 2FQ H01 N301P (N137P) geslaag

het en vrystellingaanbevelings in ten minste 5 van die Aktuariële Genootskap van Suid-

Afrika se A1 en A2 vlak-vakke (of ekwivalente Institute and Faculty of Actuaries se CT-

vakke), kan tot program 2DR L01, N601P (N609P) toegelaat word.

c. Prospective students in Actuarial Science must make certain of the provisions that apply

to studies in Actuarial Science and are obtainable from the director of the Centre for

Business Mathematics and Informatics.

Voornemende studente in Aktuariële Wetenskap moet hulle vergewis van die voorskrifte

wat vir studie in Aktuariële Wetenskap geld en wat by die Direkteur van die Sentrum vir

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika beskikbaar is.

ATTAINMENT OF THE DEGREE/ VERWERWING VAN DIE GRAAD QUALIFICATION WITH DISTINCTION/ KWALIFIKASIE MET ONDERSKEIDING

Referring to General Rule 3.6.2 the honours degree is conferred with distinction where the

student completes the degree in the minimum period and obtained a weighted average of at

least 75% in all the modules achieved.

Met verwysing na Algemene Reël 3.6.2 verwerf ‘n student ‘n honneursgraad met onderskeiding,

indien die graad binne die minimum tydperk voltooi is en ‘n geweegde gemiddeld van minstens

75% in al die modules verwerf is.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / UITTREEVLAKUITKOMSTE

The outcomes described regarding the first Baccalaureus Scientiae degree are still striven after

in this Honours Bachelor of Science, with special reference to a specific discipline or a few

disciplines from Natural and Agricultural Sciences. At the end of these honours studies the

knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that the student has acquired will be further rounded off,

with more emphasis on accompanying research skills.

Die uitkomste soos beskryf by die eerste Baccalaureus Scientiae-graad word steeds by hierdie

Honneurs Baccalaureus Scientiae-graad nagestreef, met toespitsing op ŉ besondere dissipline of

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enkele dissiplines uit die natuurwetenskappe. Aan die einde van hierdie honneursstudie sal die

kennis, vaardighede, waardes en houdings waaroor die student reeds beskik, verder afgerond

wees, met meer klem op gepaardgaande navorsingsvaardighede.

NATURAL SCIENCE (INCLUDING MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER) AND

TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM SOLVING / NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE (INSLUITEND WISKUNDIGE EN REKENAARKUNDIGE) EN TEGNOLOGIESE

PROBLEEMOPLOSSING

At the end of the studies the student will be able to identify, evaluate and solve certain

convergent and divergent problems in relevant disciplines from the health sciences and

technology in a creative and innovative way.

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om sekere konvergente en divergente

probleme in die betrokke dissipline uit die natuurwetenskaplike, gesondheidswetenskaplike en

tegnologiese veld te identifiseer, te evalueer, en kreatief en innoverend op te los.

APPLYING FUNDAMENTAL AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE/ TOEPASSING VAN

FUNDAMENTELE EN SPESIALISKENNIS

At the end of the studies the student will have abilities to integrate a basic knowledge and

techniques from natural science and information technology in such a way that he/she will be

able to investigate human and natural phenomena and to solve accompanying problems. These

abilities will include the following:

Application of natural science knowledge and methods (with emphasis on those of the specific

discipline) to problems by the appropriate use of -

formal analysis and modelling of human activities and natural phenomena, systems and

problems;

communication of theories, concepts and ideas;

discussions and conceptualisation of human activities and natural phenomena, systems

and problems;

management of uncertainties and risks by utilising statistical principles and methods;

computer skills and information technology;

Implementation of principles, laws and techniques of natural and agricultural sciences

and health sciences (with emphasis on those of the specific discipline) at the fundamental

level to –

identify and solve open business and community problems;

identify and utilise applications;

make use of common fundamental expertise across the boundaries of disciplines.

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om basiese kennis en tegnieke van die

natuurwetenskap en die inligtingstegnologie te integreer om menslike verskynsels en verskynsels in

die natuur te kan ondersoek en gepaardgaande probleme te kan oplos. Dit sluit die volgende in:

pas natuurwetenskaplike kennis en metodes (met toespitsing op dié van die besondere

dissipline) toe op probleme deur toepaslike aanwending van formele analise en modellering

van menslike aktiwiteite en natuurverskynsels, -stelsels en -probleme;

kommunikering van teorieë, konsepte en idees;

beredenering en konseptualisering van menslike aktiwiteite en natuurverskynsels, -stelsels

en -probleme;

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hantering van onsekerhede en risiko’s deur gebruik van statistiese beginsels en metodes;

rekenaarvaardigheid en inligtingstegnologie.

gebruik die beginsels, wette en tegnieke van die natuurwetenskap (met toespitsing op dié

van die besondere dissipline) op fundamentele vlak om oop bedryfs- en

samelewingsprobleme te identifiseer en op te los;

toepassings te identifiseer en aan te wend;

oor dissiplinegrense heen met gemeenskaplike fundamentele kundigheid te werk.

INVESTIGATIONS, EXPERIMENTING AND DATA ANALYSIS/ ONDERSOEKE, EKSPERIMENTERING EN DATA-ANALISE

At the end of the studies the student will be able to -

a. plan and perform investigations and experiments by utilising scientific modelling

techniques;

b. analyse, interpret and derive information from data.

The student will have a limited knowledge of the fundamental research methodology of the

specific discipline.

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om:

a. ondersoeke en eksperimente te beplan en uit te voer deur gebruikmaking van

wetenskaplike modelleringstegnieke;

b. inligting vanuit data te analiseer, te interpreteer en af te lei.

Die student sal beskik oor beperkte kennis van die fundamentele navorsingsmetodologie van die besondere dissipline.

SCIENTIFIC METHODS, SKILLS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/

WETENSKAPLIKE METODES, VAARDIGHEDE EN INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE


a. apply appropriate scientific methods and to evaluate the results obtained;

b. use computer software for calculations, modelling, simulation and handling of

information, including -

the evaluation of the appropriateness and limitations of software;

the correct application and functioning of software;

the critical evaluation of the end product delivered by software;

c. manage computers, networks and information infrastructures in evaluating, processing,

managing and storing information to improve personal productivity and team work;

d. implement basic techniques and knowledge of business management and health, safety

and environmental conservation in business practice.


a. toepaslike wetenskaplike metodes aan te wend en die resultate wat dit lewer, te evalueer;

b. rekenaarpakkette vir berekenings, modellering, simulasie en hantering van inligting te

gebruik, wat insluit:

evaluering van die toepaslikheid en beperkings van die pakket

korrekte toepassing en werking van die pakket

kritiese evaluering van die eindproduk deur die pakket gelewer;

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c. rekenaars, netwerke en inligtingsinfrastrukture te gebruik vir evaluering, prosessering,

bestuur en berging van inligting om persoonlike produktiwiteit en spanwerk te verbeter;

d. basiese tegnieke en kennis van besigheidsbestuur en gesondheids- en veiligheids- en

omgewingsbewaring aan te wend op bedryfspraktyk.

PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION / PROFESSIONELE EN ALGEMENE KOMMUNIKASIE


a. communicate effectively both orally and in writing with scientists (with emphasis on the

specific discipline) and the community by using the appropriate structure, style and

graphic and electronic aids;

b. apply methods of information communication for use by others, especially in the world of

Natural and Agricultural Sciences and economic sciences (with emphasis on those

methods of the specific discipline).


a. sowel mondeling as skriftelik, effektief met wetenskaplikes (met toespitsing op dié van die

besondere dissipline) en die gemeenskap te kommunikeer, deur gebruikmaking van die

gepaste struktuur, styl en grafiese en elektroniese ondersteuning;

b. metodes van inligtingverskaffing vir gebruik deur ander in veral die wêreld van die

natuurwetenskappe en ekonomiese wetenskappe (met toespitsing op dié van die

besondere dissipline) toe te pas.

IMPACT OF NATURAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES ON THE COMMUNITY AND

ENVIRONMENT / IMPAK VAN NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE AKTIWITEIT OP DIE

GEMEENSKAP EN DIE OMGEWING

The student will be critically aware of -

a. the impact of natural science activities (especially those of the specific discipline) on the

community and the environment;

b. the necessity to take into account in natural science activities

c. the impact of technology on the community and

d. the personal, social and cultural values and expectancies of those people on whom

scientific activities have an influence.

Die student is krities bewus van -

a. die impak van natuurwetenskaplike aktiwiteit (veral dié van die besondere dissipline) op

die gemeenskap en die omgewing;

b. die noodsaaklikheid om by natuurwetenskaplike aktiwiteite

c. die impak van tegnologie op die gemeenskap, en

d. die persoonlike, sosiale, en kulturele waardes en verwagtinge van diegene wat deur

wetenskaplike aktiwiteite geraak word, in ag te neem.

TEAM AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK / SPAN- EN MULTIDISSIPLINÊRE WERK

At the end of the studies the student will be able to work effectively as an individual, in teams

and in multidisciplinary environments and to exercise leadership and other critical functions.

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Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om effektief as individu, in spanne en in

multidissiplinêre omgewings te werk en leiers- en ander kritiese funksies te verrig.

LIFELONG LEARNING / LEWENSLANGE LEER

The student understands the necessity to ensure continuing competency and to remain at the

forefront of the latest technology and techniques, and he/she will have the ability to stay

involved in lifelong learning by means of well-developed learning skills.

Die student verstaan die noodsaaklikheid om voortgesette bekwaamheid te verseker en om aan

die voorpunt van die jongste tegnologie en tegnieke te bly, en is in staat om in lewenslange leer

deur goed ontwikkelde leervaardighede betrokke te bly.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICE / PROFESSIONELE ETIEK EN

PRAKTYK

The student is critically aware of the necessity to act in a professional and ethical way and to

assume responsibility within his/her own limitations and skills, while he/she is able to make

judgements according to his/her knowledge and experience.

Articulation possibilities:

a) On successfully completing the Hons BSc programme the student may be admitted to

further learning for the MSc degree in an appropriate and approved programme. Pro-

gramme specific articulation possibilities, if any will be stated in the description of the

relevant curricula.

b) Credits will be awarded for modules from other faculties and institutions, on condition

that the outcomes and total credit requirements for this programme are totally met with.

c) The basic and applied skills acquired by the student with this qualification in one of the

disciplines in which it may be taken will equip him/her to continue with further learning in

several specialist areas at other universities.

Die student is krities bewus van die noodsaaklikheid om professioneel en eties op te tree en om

verantwoordelikheid binne eie beperkings en vaardighede te aanvaar, en is in staat om oordele

te vel in verhouding tot kennis en ervaring.

Artikulasiemoontlikhede:

a) Na die suksesvolle voltooiing van die Hons BSc program kan die student toegelaat word

tot verdere leer vir die MSc -graad in 'n toepaslike en goedgekeurde rigting.

Programspesifieke artikulasiemoontlikhede, indien enige, sal by die betrokke kurrikulums

vermeld word.

b) Krediet sal verleen word vir modules van ander fakulteite en inrigtings, op voorwaarde dat

die uitkoms- en totale kredietvereistes vir hierdie program as geheel nagekom word.

c) Met die basiese en toepasbare vaardighede wat die student met hierdie kwalifikasie in die

verskillende dissiplines waarvoor dit verwerf kan word, opgedoen het, sal die student

toegerus wees om met verdere leer voort te gaan in verskeie spesialisasiegebiede aan

ander inrigtings.

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EXAMINATION / EKSAMINERING

The examination opportunities and relevant related rules apply in congruence with General Rule

3.5. /

Die eksamengeleenthede en verbandhoudende reëls geskied in ooreenstemming met Algemene

Reël 3.5.

NAS.5.1.15.1 Composition of the Participation mark / Samestelling van die

Deelnamepunt A participation mark for a module (General Rule 3.5) can be compiled from tests, worksheets

and other forms of evaluation. /

ŉ Deelnamepunt vir ŉ module (Algemene Reël 3.5) kan saamgestel word uit toetse, werkstukke

en ander vorms van evaluering.

NAS.5.1.15.2 Module Mark / Modulepunt The module mark (General Rule 1.13.1) is calculated in the ratio that is applied where the

evaluation method is applicable on a specific module combined, as is in the study guide of that

module /

Die modulepunt (Algemene Reël 1.13.1) word bereken in die verhouding waarin

evalueringsmetodes van toepassing vir ‘n spesifieke module gekombineer word, soos in die

studiegids vir die module uiteengesit.

NAS.5.1.15.3 Pass Requirements / Slaagvereistes a) The stipulations of General Rule 1.13 applies. /

Die bepalings van Algemene Reël 1.13 is van toepassing.

b) The subminimum of the exam, for all modules wherein exam is written, is 40%. /

Die subminimum in die eksamen, vir alle modules waarin eksamen geskryf is, is 40%.

(ARule 1.13.2)

c) The pass requirement for a module is a module mark of 50%. /

Die slaagvereiste vir ŉ module is ’n modulepunt van 50%.

d) A programme is passed by passing every module that the programme consists of

respectively /

’n Program word geslaag deur al die modules waaruit die program saamgestel is,

afsonderlik te slaag.

e) A module is passed with distinction if a pass mark of at least 75% is acquired. The

degree is passed with distinction if the average module mark, weighed according to

credit marks of every module in the curriculum, is at least 75%. /

‘n Module word met onderskeiding geslaag indien ŉ modulepunt van minstens 75%

behaal is. Die graad word met onderskeiding geslaag indien die gemiddelde punt,

geweeg volgens die kredietpunte van elke module in die kurrikulum, minstens 75 % is.

NAS.5.1.15.4 Number of Examination Opportunities for repeating of modules/ Aantal

Eksamengeleenthede en herhaling van modules A once off repeating of modules that are not passed, as well as further examination

opportunities, only occurs according to the stipulations of General Rule 1.13.

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’n Eenmalige herhaling van modules wat nie geslaag is nie, en ook verdere

eksamengeleenthede, vind slegs plaas in oorleg met die bepalings van Algemene Reël 1.13.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE

STRALINGSWETENSKAP

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2EK L01 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ARSM611 Nuclear Physics 24

ARSM612 Nuclear Chemistry 24



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MARS621 Radiation and Environment 24

MARS622 Radioactive Waste Minimisation and Management 24

Total 2nd/ Totaal 2de Semester 48

Year Module/ Jaarmodule

ARSM673 Research Report 32



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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOLOGY WITH BOTANY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOLOGIE MET

PLANTKUNDE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR PROGRAM

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Biology with Botany given that they are

in possession of a BSc degree with Botany passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is

furthermore based on a student’s academic record and other proven appropriate prior learning,

taking into account the student’s background and potential.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2EL L01 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NRCM611 Conservation of Natural Resources 24

PTSM619 Plant Taxonomy 24



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NRCM621 Further Conservation of Natural Resources 24

PTSM629 Herbarium Management 24

RESM672 Research Report 32




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOCHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOCHEMIE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME / TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR PROGRAM

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Biochemistry given that they are in

possession of a BSc degree with Biochemistry passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is


taking into account the student’s background and potential /

Studente kan tot die Honneurs-kwalifikasie in Biochemie toegelaat word indien hul n BSc graad

met Biochemie op NQF vlak 7 geslaag het met ten minste 60%. Keuring vind plaas op grond van

die student se akademiese rekord, vorige leer asook die student se agtergrond en potensiaal.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DW L01 N601P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom

(AFRIKAANS / ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering

Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BCHN611 Analytical Biochemistry /

Analitiese Biochemie 24

BCHN612 Advanced Metabolism /

Gevorderde Metabolisme 24



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BCHN621 Advanced Molecular Biology /

Gevorderde Molekulêre Biologie 24

BCHN622 Bioenergetics /

Bio-energetika 24



BCHN671 Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag 32



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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BIOCHEMISTRY WITH MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BIOCHEMIE MET

MOLUKULÊRE BIOCHEMIE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Biochemistry given that they are in

possession of a BSc degree with Biochemistry passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DW L02 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BCHN613 Advanced Analytical Biochemistry 24

BCHN614 Advanced Metabolism of Diseases 24



Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

BCHN623 Advanced Drug Discovery 24

BCHN624 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology 24



BCHN671 Research Report 32



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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MICROBIOLOGY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN MIKROBIOLOGIE


TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR PROGRAM

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Microbiology given that they are in

possession of a BSc degree with Microbiology passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2ES L01 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BMCM613 Bacteriology 24

BMCM614 Virology And Immunology 24



Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

RESM672 Research Report 32

BMCM621 Mycology 24

BMCM622 Environmental And Industrial Microbiology 24




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN CHEMIE

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTES

This curriculum is designed in view of training chemists as natural scientists. /

Hierdie program is ontwerp met die oog op die opleiding van chemici as Natuurwetenskaplikes.


TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR PROGRAM

Admission to the Honours programme is open to approved students who have been awarded a

BSc degree with Chemistry at NQF level 7. Senate may require any candidate, before being

admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and complete, such undergraduate courses or

portion of courses of a Bachelor’s curriculum as the senate may prescribe. With the permission of

the Senate, candidates not in possession of the qualifying courses may be considered, provided

they undertake to complete prescribe introductory courses. /

Toelating tot die Honneursprogram is oop vir goedkeurde student wat ‘n BSc grad in Chemie het

met ‘n NKR vlak 7. Die Senaat kan vereis dat enige kandidaat, voor toelating tot die

Honneursprogram, verplig word om enige voorgraadse kursus of dele van ‘n baccalaureus

kurrikulum te neem soos deur ‘n Senaatsbesluit voorgeskryf. Met die toestemming van die

Senaat, kan kandidate wat nie in besit is van die kwalifiserende kursusse nie, oorweeg word,

indien hulle onderneem om die voorgeskrewe inleidende kursusse suksesvol te voltooi.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES / PROGRAMUITKOMSTE

The BScHons in Chemistry programme, is designed to train chemists as natural scientists. /

Die BSc Hons in Chemie program, is vir die opleiding van chemici as natuurwetenskaplikes,

ontwerp.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN CHEMIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2GH L01 N601P

2GH L01 N601M


Instruction/


Potchefstroom / Mahikeng


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NCHE611 Advanced Organic Chemistry /

Gevorderde Organiese Chemie 16

NCHE612 Advanced Physical Chemistry /

Gevorderde Fisiese Chemie 16

NCHE613 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry /

Gevorderde Anorganiese Chemie 16

NCHE614 Advanced Analytical Chemistry /

Gevorderde Analitiese Chemie 16



Select FOUR of the following modules in consultation with the subject chairperson / Kies VIER

van die modules in konsultasie met die vakvoorsitter:

Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam Credits/

Krediete

NCHE621 Molecular Modelling /

Molekuulmodellering 8

NCHE622 Polymer Chemistry /

Polimeerchemie 8

NCHE623 Advanced Structural Elucidation /

Gevorderde strukstuuropklaring 8

NCHE624 Environmental Chemistry /

Omgewingschemie 8

NCHE625 Techniques for Organic Synthesis /

Tegnieke vir Organiese Sintese 8

NCHE626 Electrochemistry /

Elektrochemie 8

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Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/


Krediete

NCHE627 Homogeneous Catalysis /

Homogene Katalise 8

NCHE628 Coal Chemistry /

Steenkoolchemie 8

NCHE629 Membrane Science and Technology /

Membraanwetenskap -en tegnologie 8

NCHE672 Electronic Structure Methods and Solvation Models 8

NCHE673 Thermodynamics of Solutions 8

NCHE674 Applied Materials Chemistry 8

NCHE675 Introduction to Nanomedicine 8

NCHE676 Natural Products in Drug Discovery 8

NCHE677 Electrochemical Sensors 8



NCHE671 Research Report /




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN REKENAARWETENSKAP

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2EM L01 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

CISM614 Algorithms and Data Structures 16

CISM615 Programming Languages and Objects 16

CISM616 Operating Systems 16



Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

CISM621 Networks 16

CISM622 Databases 16

CISM623 Machine Learning 16


Research Module/ Navorsingsmodule

CISM670 Research Report 32



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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN REKENAARWETENSKAP EN

INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME /

FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR PROGRAM:

This curriculum grants admission to MSc studies in Computer Science and Information Systems /

Hierdie kurrikulum gee toelating tot MSc-studie in Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS / KURRIKULUMVEREISTES

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Computer Science and Information

Technology given that they are in possession of a BSc degree with Computer Science and

Information Technology passed at NQF level 7 with more than 60%. Selection is furthermore

based on a student’s academic record and other proven appropriate prior learning, taking into

account the student’s background knowledge and potential. Selection also depends on capacity. If

the students who pass the selection are more than the relevant school can handle, the group of

students who, in the opinion of the selection committee in consultation with school director, has

the greatest chance of success, will be selected for the relevant qualification.

Studente kan tot die Honneurs-kwalifikasie in Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstegnologie

toegelaat word indien hulle ‘n BSc graad met Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstegnologie op NQF-

vlak 7, wat ’n slaagpunt van meer as 60% behaal het. Keuring vind plaas op grond van die student

se akademiese rekord, vorige leer asook die student se agtergrondskennis en potensiaal. Keuring

hang ook af van kapasiteit. As die studente wat die keuring slaag, meer is as wat die betrokke

skool kan hanteer, kan die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die keuringskomitee, in

oorleg met die skooldirekteur, die grootste kans op sukses het, gekies word vir die betrokke

kwalifikasie.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN REKENAARWETENSKAP EN

INLIGTINGSTEGNOLOGIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2EN L01 N601P

2EN L01 N601V


Instruction/


Potchefstroom / Vanderbijlpark


Delivery Mode/


PC= Full Time only; VC= Full Time & Part Time /

PK= Voltyds; VK= Voltyds & Deeltyds



Select FOUR of the following modules in consultation with the subject chairperson /

Kies VIER van die modules in konsultasie met die vakvoorsitter

Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ITRI611 Data Warehouses I /

Datapakhuise I 12

ITRI612* Linear Programming I /

Lineêre Programmering I 12

ITRI613 Databases I /

Databasisse I 12

ITRI614 Information Systems Engineering I /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese I 12

ITRI615 Computer Security I /

Rekenaarsekuriteit I 12

ITRI616 Artificial Intelligence I /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie I 12

ITRI617* Image Processing I /

Beeldverwerking I 12

ITRI618 Decision Support Systems I /

Besluitsteunstelsels I 12


Please note: An asterisk (*) indicates that the module won’t be offered at the VC campus.

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Select FOUR of the following modules in consultation with the subject chairperson / Kies VIER

van die modules in konsultasie met die vakvoorsitter:

Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

ITRI621 Data Warehouses II /

Datapakhuise II 12

ITRI622* Linear Programming II /

Lineêre Programmering II 12

ITRI623 Databases II /

Databasisse II 12

ITRI624 Information Systems Engineering II /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese II 12

ITRI625 Computer Security II /

Rekenaarsekuriteit II 12

ITRI626 Artificial Intelligence II /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie II 12

ITRI627* Image Processing II /

Beeldverwerking II 12

ITRI628 Decision Support Systems II /

Besluitsteunstelsels II 12



ITRI671 Research Report /




Please note: An asterisk (*) indicates that the module won’t be offered at the VC campus.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PHYSICS WITH ELECTRONICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN FISIKA MET

ELEKTRONIKA

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2GJ L02 N601M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time & Part Time



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ELEM611 Embedded Systems 12

ELEM612 Analogue Communication Systems 12

ELEM613 Electronic Instrumentation 12

ELEM614 Optoelectronics and Optical Communications Systems 12



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ELEM625 Control Systems 12

ELEM626 Engineering Electromagnetics 12

ELEM627 Digital Communications Systems 12

ELEM628 Power Electronics 12

ELEM671 Research Report 32




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PHYSICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN FISIKA


TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE PROGRAM

Admission to this Honours qualification is open to students who have been awarded a BSc degree

with at least 65% for Physics as the major subject on NQF level 7. Candidates not in possession of

the qualifying modules may be considered, provided they complete prescribed modules as

prescribed by the Faculty Board. /

Vir toelating tot hierdie Honneurs kwalifikasie word ’n BSc graad met ‘n minimum van 65% vir

Fisika as hoof-module op NQF vlak 7 vereis. Kandidate wat nie die kwalifiseerde modules het nie,

kan oorweeg word indien hul die voorgeskrewe modules voltooi soos voorgeskryf deur die

Fakulteitsraad.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2GJ L01 N601P

2GJ L01 N601M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


Full Time & Part Time /

Voltyds & Deeltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NPHY612 Quantum Mechanics I /

Kwantummeganika I 16

NPHY613 Electrodynamics /

Elektrodinamika 16

NPHY614 Computational Physics /

Rekenaarfisika 16

Choose ONE of the following / Kies EEN van die volgende

NPHY611 Classical Mechanics /

Klassieke Meganika 16

NPHY615 Astrophysical Fluids /

Astrofisiese fluïedes 16

NPHY616 Observational Techniques /

Waarnemingstegnieke 16

NPHY617 Introduction to General Relativity /

Inleiding tot Algemene Relatiwiteit 16


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Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NPHY621 Statistical Mechanics /

Statistiese Meganika 16

Choose ONE of the following / Kies EEN van die volgende

NPHY623 Plasma Physics /

Plasmafisika 16

NPHY625 Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics /

Inleidende Sterre Astrofisika 16

NPHY626 Nuclear Physics /

Kernfisika 16

NPHY627 Solid State Physics /

Vastetoestandfisika 16

NPHY628 Quantum Mechanics II /

Kwantummeganika II 16

NPHY629 Introduction to Cosmology /

Inleiding tot Kosmologie 16



NPHY671 Research Report/




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK


FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM

This curriculum N654P grants admission to MSc studies in Mathematical Statistics /

Die kurrikulum N654P gee toelating tot MSc-studie in Wiskundige Statistiek


TOELATINGSVEREISTES TOT DIE PROGRAM


Bachelor of Science with Mathematical Statistics as one of the majors, or an appropriate

advanced diploma (level 7), or a qualification designated by the Senate as equivalent. Senate may

require any candidate, before being admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and

complete, as may be determined by Senate, such undergraduate courses or portion of courses of

a Bachelor’s curriculum as the senate may prescribe. With the permission of the Senate,

candidates not in possession of the qualifying courses may be considered, provided they

undertake to complete prescribe introductory courses and a reading programme. /

Toelating tot die Honneursprogram is moontlik vir goedgekeurde studente wat 'n Baccalaureus

Scientiae graad het met Wiskundige Statistiek as een van hul hoofvakke, of ’n toepaslike

gevorderde diploma (vlak 7), of 'n kwalifikasie wat deur die Senaat as gelykwaardig aangewys is.

Die Senaat mag enige kandidaat vereis om, alvorens hy tot die Honneursprogram toegelaat word,

die voorgraadse kursusse of gedeelte van kursusse van 'n Baccalaureusgraad wat die senaat mag

voorskryf, by te woon en te voltooi, soos deur die Senaat vasgestel. Met toestemming van die

Senaat kan kandidate wat nie oor die kwalifiserende kursusse beskik nie, oorweeg word, mits hulle

onderneem om die voorgeskrewe inleidende kursusse en leesprogram te voltooi.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2GD L01 N601P/

2GD L01 N601V



Potchefstroom/ Vanderbijlpark (AFRIKAANS / ENGLISH)


Full time / Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete

STAT612 Financial Time Series 12

And THREE modules, in consultation with the School director and the head of subject group Statistics,

from the following list /

en DRIE modules in oorleg met die Skooldirekteur en vakgroepvoorsitter uit die volgende lys:

STTN613 Resampling 12

STTN614 Statistical Inference 12

STTN615 Stochastic Processes I 12

STTN617 Mathematical and Computer-intensive methods I 12

STTN618 Financial-driven Statistics I 12

STTN619 Nonparametric Methods 12





Credits/ Krediete

STAT622 Linear Statistical Models and Experimental Design 12

STTN623 Multivariate Statistics 12

And TWO modules, in consultation with the School director and the head of subject group Statistics,


en TWEE modules in oorleg met die Skooldirekteur en vakgroepvoorsitter uit die volgende lys:

STTN624 Discrete Data-analysis 12

STTN625 Stochastic Processes II 12

STTN626 Probability Theory 12

STTN627 Mathematical and Computer-intensive methods II 12

STTN628 Financial-driven Statistics II 12



STTN671 Research Report 32



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PREREQUISITES FOR MATHS AND APPLIED MATHS HONOURS MODULES / VOORVEREISTES VIR WISKUNDE EN TOEGEPASTE

WISKUNDE HONNEURS MODULES

Module Code/

Modulekode

Description/

Beskrywing

Prerequisite as stated in the study guide (SG) or yearbook/

Voorvereiste soos in studiegids (SG) uiteengesit of jaarboek

APPLIED MATHEMATICS / TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE

Semester 1

APMA621 Introductory Harmonic Analysis Credit for MTHS311 or the successful completion

of MTHS619.

APPM611 Lie-symmetries I (ODE’s)

APPM612 Numerical Analysis

APPM613 Theory of PDE’s

APPM614 Financial Modelling I

APPM615 Theory of ODE’s

APPM616 Calculus of Variations

APPM617 Fluid Dynamics I Vector Calculus (stated in SG).

Contained in for example

MTHS211/ WISN211 & MTHS221/ WISN224.

APPM618 Biomathematics

APPM619 Applied Matrix Analysis

WISN212/ MTHS212 and one of either WISN226/ MTHS222 or

WISN227/ MTHS224 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

APPM629 Dynamical systems & PDEs APPM311, APPM312 & APPM613

APPLIED MATHEMATICS / TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE

Semester 2

APPM621 Lie-symmetries II (PDE’s)

APPM622 Advanced Numerical Analysis APPM612 Numerical Analysis

(stated in SG)

APPM623 Numerical Methods for PDE’s APPM613 and MTHS312 (APPM312) or equivalent

(stated in SG)

APPM624 Financial Modelling II

APPM614 Financial Modelling I

(stated in SG),

STTN115 or equivalent

(stated in yearbook).

APPM625 Financial Modelling III STTN115 or equivalent

(stated in yearbook).

APPM626 Control Theory APPM619 Applied Matrix Analysis or MTHS613 Matrix Analysis (assumed)

APPM627 Fluid Dynamics II APPM617 Fluid Dynamics I (stated in SG)

APPM628 Industrial Mathematics

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MATHEMATICS / WISKUNDE

Semester 1

MTHS611 Fundamentals of Mathematics

MTHS612 Abstract Algebra I MTHS222/ WISN226 & MTHS322/ WISN322

(stated in SG)

MTHS613 Matrix Analysis

WISN212/ MTHS212 & WISN226/ MTHS222 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

MTHS614 Measure Theory I WISN323/ MTHS311 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

MTHS615 Functional Analysis I

WISN323/ MTHS311 and WISN323/ MTHS311 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

MTHS619 Real and Complex Analysis MTHS222/ WISN226 & MTHS322/ WISN322

(stated in SG)

MATHEMATICS / WISKUNDE

Semester 1

MTHS621 Topology WISN323/ MTHS311 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

MTHS622 Abstract Algebra II MTHS612 Abstract Algebra I (stated in SG)

MTHS623 Complex Function Theory WISN313/ MTHS321 or equivalent

(stated in SG)

MTHS624 Measure Theory II MTHS614 Measure Theory I (stated in SG)

MTHS625 Functional Analysis II MTHS615 Functional Analysis I

(stated in SG)

MTHS626 Evolution of Mathematical

Ideas

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE

WISKUNDE

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/


A student who has completed BSc in 2FF H22 - N301P (N152P), 2FF H24 N301P (N155P), 2FG

H01 - N301P (N159P) or 2FF H29 - N301P (N176P) (or a similar degree), may enrol for this

curriculum. This curriculum is composed of modules in the table. The curriculum is developed

for training of Applied Mathematicians and consists of several Mathematics and Applied

Mathematics modules, as well as a practical research project. The curriculum focuses on

mathematical modelling and students may choose between financial mathematical modelling

and mechanical mathematical modelling. This curriculum gives admission to MSc study in

Applied Mathematics. This curriculum gives access to careers in education (secondary, tertiary),

the financial sector, mining, weather and environmental modelling, engineering firms,

programming, business analytics and data analytics. /

’n Student wat ŉ BSc in 2FF H22 - N301P (N152P), 2FF H24 - N301P (N155P), 2FG H01 - N301P

(N159P) or 2FF H29 - N301P (N176P) (of soortgelyke graad) suksesvol voltooi het, mag inskryf vir

hierdie kurrikulum. Hierdie kurrikulum is saamgestel uit die modules in die tabel. Die kurrikulum

is ontwerp met die oog op die opleiding van Toegepaste Wiskundiges en bevat verskeie

Wiskunde en Toegepaste Wiskunde modules, asook 'n praktykgerigte navorsingsprojek. Die

kurrikulum fokus op wiskundige modellering en studente kan kies tussen finansiële wiskundige

modellering of meganiese wiskundige modellering. Hierdie kurrikulum gee toelating tot ‘n MSc-

studie in Toegepaste Wiskunde. Hierdie kurrikulum gee toegang tot loopbane in die

opvoedkundige sektor (sekondêr, tersiêr), finansiële sektor, mynbou, weerkunde en

omgewingsmodellering en by ingenieursfirmas en bedrywe wat spesialiste benodig in

programmering, besigheidsanalise of data-analise.



Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Applied Mathematics given that they

are in possession of a BSc degree with Applied Mathematics passed at NQF level 7 with at least

60%. Selection is furthermore based on a student’s academic record and other proven

appropriate prior learning, taking into account the student’s background and potential. In

addition, a prospective student must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the

rules of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and as contained in the faculty

yearbook.

Prerequisites for Maths modules in the programme, see NAS.4.16.1 /

Studente kan tot die Honneurs kwalifikasie in Toegepaste Wiskunde toegelaat word, indien hulle

in besit is van 'n BSc-graad met Wiskunde wat met minstens 60%, op NKR-vlak 7 geslaag is.

Keuring is verder gegrond op 'n student se akademiese rekord en ander bewese toepaslike vorige

leer, met inagneming van die student se agtergrond en potensiaal. Daarbenewens moet 'n

voornemende student voldoen aan alle ander vereistes soos voorgeskryf in die reëls van die

Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe, en soos vervat in die fakulteit se jaarboek.

Voorvereistes vir Wiskunde modules in die program sien NAS.4.16.1.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS /

BACCALAREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2EJ L01 N601P/

2EJ L01 N601M/

2EJ L01 N601V


Instruction/


Potchefstroom/ Mahikeng / Vanderbijlpark

(AFRIKAANS/ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/


Full time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

APPM612 Numerical Analysis / Numeriese Analise 12

And ONE module selected in consultation with the School Director and the subject chairperson of

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, from the following list /

En EEN module, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste

Wiskunde, gekies uit die volgende lys:

APPM613

Theory of Partial Differential Equations /

Teorie van Parsiële Differensiaal-

vergelykings

12

APPM615 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations /

Teorie van Gewone Differensiaal-vergelykings 12

And TWO modules, selected in consultation with the School Director and the subject chairperson of Mathematics and

Applied Mathematics, from the following list. (All students who have not had Real Analysis and Complex Analysis at

3rd year level MUST select MTHS619 Real & Complex Analysis as one of the options.) /

En TWEE modules, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste Wiskunde, gekies

uit die volgende lys. (Alle studente wat nie Reële – en Komplekse Komplekse Analise op derde jaarvlak gehad het nie,

MOET MTHS619 Reële & Komplekse Analise as een van die keuses kies:

APPM611 Symmetries of Differential Equations I /

Simmetrieë van Differensiaalvergelykings I 12

APPM613

Theory of Partial Differential Equations (if not already

selected)/

Teorie van Parsiële Differensiaalvergelykings (indien nie

reeds gekies nie)

12

APPM614 Financial Modelling I /

Finansiële Modellering I 12

APPM615

Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations (if not already

chosen) /

Teorie van Gewone Differensiaalvergelykings (indien nie

reeds gekies nie)

12

APPM616 Calculus of Variations/

Variasierekening 12

APPM617 Fluid Dynamics I / 12

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Vloeidinamika I

APPM618 Biomathematics /

Biowiskunde 12

APPM619 Applied Matrix Analysis /

Toegepaste Matriksanalise 12

MTHS614 Measure and Integration theory I /

Maat- en Integrasieteorie I 12

MTHS615 Functional Analysis I /

Funksionaalanalise I 12

MTHS619 Real & Complex Analysis /

Reële en Komplekse Analise 12



One module, selected in consultation with the School Director and the subject chairperson of

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, from the following list /

EEN module, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste Wiskunde,

gekies uit die volgende lys:

Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

APPM621 Symmetries of Differential Equations II /

Simmetrieë van Differensiaalvergelykings II 12

APPM622 Advanced Numerical Analysis /

Gevorderde Numeriese Analise 12

APPM623

Numerical Methods for Partial

Differential Equations /

Numeriese Metodes vir Parsiële Differensiaalvergelykings

12

APPM628 Industrial Mathematics /

Industriële Wiskunde 12

And THREE modules, in consultation with the School Director and the head of the subject group Mathematics

and Applied Mathematics, from the following list: /

En DRIE modules, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste

Wiskunde, uit die volgende lys:


Inleidende Harmoniese Analise 12

APPM621

Symmetries of Differential Equations II (if not already

selected) /

Simmetrieë van Differensiaalvergelykings II (indien nie reeds

gekies nie)

12

APPM622

Advanced Numerical Analysis (if not already

selected)/

Gevorderde Numeriese Analise (indien

nie reeds gekies nie)

12

APPM623 Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations (if 12

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not already selected) /

Numeriese metodes

vir Parsiële Differensiaalvergelykings

(indien nie reeds gekies nie)

APPM624* Financial Modelling II /

Finansiële Modellering II 12

APPM625* Financial Modelling III /

Finansiële Modellering III 12

APPM626 Control Theory /

Beheerteorie 12

APPM627 Fluid Dynamics II /

Vloeidinamika II 12

APPM628 Industrial Mathematics (if not already selected) / Industriële

Wiskunde (indien nie reeds gekies nie) 12

APPM629 Dynamical systems & PDEs /

Dinamiese stelsels en PDVs 12

MTHS623 Complex Function Theory /

Komplekse Funksie Teorie 12

MTHS624 Measure and Integration theory II /

Maat- en Integrasieteorie II 12

MTHS625 Functional Analysis II /

Funksionaalanalise II 12



APPM671 Research Report /




Important Notices:

Due to capacity restrictions the modules listed above may not all be available on all three campuses.

Please contact the subject chairperson for advice on the choices that are available

* The module STTN115 or equivalent is a prerequisite for both APPM624 and APPM625.

Belangrike kennisgewings:

As gevolg van kapasiteitsbeperkinge kan dit gebeur dat nie al die modules hierbo gelys op al drie

kampusse beskikbaar is nie. Kontak asseblief die vakvoorsitter vir advies in die verband.

* Die module STTN115 (of ekwivalent) is ‘n voorvereiste vir beide APPM624 en APPM625.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDE



A student who has completed BSc in 2FF H22 N301P (N152P), 2FF H23 N301P (N154P), 2FF H09 N301P (N157P), 2FG H02 N301P (N158P), 2FG H01 N301P (N159P), 2FF H29 N301P (N176P), 2FS H01 N301P (N135P) (or a similar degree), may enrol for this curriculum. This curriculum is composed of modules in the table. The curriculum is developed for training of Mathematicians and consists of several Mathematics modules, as well as a practical research project. This curriculum gives admission to MSc study in Mathematics and (in combination with a post graduate education certificate and the choice of modules MTHS611/626 in the programme) admission to MSc study in Natural Science Education. This curriculum gives access to careers in education (secondary, tertiary) and the financial, industrial and research sectors. /

’n Student wat ŉ BSc in 2FF H22 N301P (N152P), 2FF H23 N301P (N154P), 2FF H09 N301P

(N157P), 2FG H02 N301P (N158P), 2FG H01 N301P (N159P), 2FF H29 N301P (N176P), 2FS H01

N301P (N135P) (of soortgelyke graad) suksesvol voltooi het, mag inskryf vir hierdie kurrikulum.

Hierdie kurrikulum is saamgestel uit die modules in die tabel. Die kurrikulum is ontwerp met die

oog op die opleiding van Wiskundiges en bevat verskeie Wiskunde en Toegepaste Wiskunde

modules, asook 'n praktykgerigte navorsingsprojek. Hierdie kurrikulum gee toelating tot MSc-

studie in Wiskunde en (in kombinasie met 'n nagraadse onderwyskwalifikasie en die modulekeuses

MTHS611/626 binne die program) toelating tot MSc-studie in Natuurwetenskap-Onderwys.

Hierdie kurrikulum gee ook toegang tot loopbane in die opvoedkundige sektor (sekondêr, tersiêr),

en in finansiële-, industriële- en navorsingsektore.



Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Mathematics given that they are in

possession of a BSc degree with Mathematics passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is


taking into account the student’s background and potential. In addition, a prospective student

must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the rules of the Faculty of Natural and

Agricultural Sciences, and as contained in the faculty yearbook. /

Studente kan tot die Honneurs kwalifikasie in Wiskunde toegelaat word, indien hulle in besit is van

'n BSc-graad met Wiskunde wat met minstens 60%, op NKR-vlak 7 geslaag is. Keuring is verder

gegrond op 'n student se akademiese rekord en ander bewese toepaslike vorige leer, met

inagneming van die student se agtergrond en potensiaal. Daarbenewens moet 'n voornemende

student voldoen aan alle ander vereistes soos voorgeskryf in die reëls van die Fakulteit Natuur- en

Landbouwetenskappe, en soos vervat in die fakulteit se jaarboek.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN WISKUNDE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2ER L01 N601P/

2ER L01 N601M /

2ER L01 N601V


Instruction/


Potchefstroom/ Mahikeng / Vanderbijlpark

(AFRIKAANS/ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/


Full time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MTHS612 Abstract Algebra I /

Abstrakte Algebra I 12

MTHS614 Measure and Integration theory I /

Maat en Integrasie Teorie I 12

MTHS615 Functional Analysis I /

Funksionaalanalise I 12

And ONE module, in consultation with the School Director and the head of the subject group Mathematics


En EEN module, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste


APPM612 Numerical Analysis /

Numeriese Analise 12

APPM614 Financial Modelling I /


MTHS611 Fundamentals of Mathematics /

Grondslae van Wiskunde 12

MTHS613 Matrix Analysis /

Matriksanalise 12


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Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/


Krediete

MTHS621 Topology I

Topologie 12

MTHS623 Complex Function Theory /

Komplekse Funksie Teorie 12

And TWO modules, in consultation with the School Director and the head of the subject group Mathematics


En TWEE modules, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur en die vakvoorsitter by Wiskunde en Toegepaste



Inleidende Harmoniese Analise 12

APPM624* Financial Modelling II /

Finansiële Modellering II 12

APPM625* Financial Modelling III /

Finansiële Modellering III 12

MTHS622 Abstract Algebra II 12

MTHS624 Measure and Integration theory II /

Maat- en Integrasieteorie II 12

MTHS625 Functional Analysis II /

Funksionaalanalise II 12

MTHS626 Evolution of Mathematical Ideas /

Evolusie van Wiskundige Idees 12



MTHS671 Research Report/




Important Notices:

Due to capacity restrictions the modules listed above may not all be available on all three campuses.

Please contact the subject chairperson for advice on the choices that are available.

* The module STTN115 or equivalent is a prerequisite for both APPM624 and APPM625.

Belangrike kennisgewings:

As gevolg van kapasiteitsbeperkinge kan dit gebeur dat nie al die modules hierbo gelys op al drie

kampusse beskikbaar is nie. Kontak asseblief die vakvoorsitter vir advies in die verband.

* Die module STTN115 (of ekwivalent) is ’n voorvereiste vir beide APPM624 en APPM625.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCES/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN AKTUARIËLE

WETENSKAPPE


FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS

Please note that all BMI post graduate programmes are presented in English. /

Neem asseblief kennis dat al BWI se nagraadse programme in Engels aangebied word.

The integrated assessment of this programme takes place during the assessment of the module

BWIR671. /

Die geïntegreerde assessering van hierdie program vind tydens die assessering van die module

BWIR671.



Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, or a qualification designated by the Senate as equivalent

with an average of at least 60%. Students should have obtained exemption recommendation for

at least 5 of the actuarial specific subjects. Senate may require any candidate, before being

admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and complete, as may be determined by Senate,

such undergraduate courses or portion of courses of a Bachelor’s curriculum as the senate may

prescribe.


2DR L01 N601P



Potchefstroom (AFRIKAANS / ENGLISH)


Full time / Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete

BWIN611 Quantitative Risk Analysis I /

Kwantitatiewe Risiko-analise I 16

BWIN613 Financial Engineering I /

Finansiële Ingenieurswese I 16

BWIN614 Investment Theory I /

Beleggingsteorie I 16


Year Module / Jaarmodule



Credits/ Krediete

BWIA671 Actuarial Risk Management (A301/CA1) /

Aktuariële Risikobestuur (A301/CA1) 80

BWIR671

Research Report: Financial Engineering and Financial Modelling /

Navorsingsverslag: Finansiële Ingenieurswese en Finansiële Modellering

32


160

118

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN QUANTITATIVE RISK MANAGEMENT / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN KWANTITATIEWE

RISIKOBESTUUR


FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM:


Neem asseblief kennis dat al BWI se nagraadse programme in Engels aangebied word.

The integrated assessment of this curriculum takes place during the assessment of the module

BWIR671. /

Die geïntegreerde assessering vind tydens die assessering van die module BWIR671.



Bachelor of Science in Quantative Risk Management, or a qualification designated by the Senate

as equivalent with an average of at least 60%. Senate may require any candidate, before being

admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and complete, as may be determined by Senate,

such undergraduate courses or portion of courses of a Bachelor’s curriculum as the senate may

prescribe. With the permission of the Senate, candidates not in possession of the qualifying

courses may be considered, provided they undertake to complete prescribe introductory courses.

119

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN QUANTITATIVE RISK

MANAGEMENT/

BACCALAREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN KWANTITATIEWE

RISIKOBESTUUR

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DP L01 N601P



Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full time /

Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete












Credits/ Krediete

BWIN621 Quantitative Risk Analysis II /

Kwantitatiewe Risiko-analise II 16

EKRP623 Risk Management /

Risikobestuur 16


STTN623 Multivariate Statistics /

Meerveranderlike Statistiek 12



BWIR671

Research Report: Financial Engineering and Financial Modelling /

Navorsingsverslag: Finansiële Ingenieurswese en Finansiële Modellering

32



120

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN FINANSIëLE WISKUNDE




BWIR622. /

Die geïntegreerde assessering vind plaas tydens die assessering van die module BWIR622.


Neem asb kennis dat alle BWI programme in Engels aangebied word



Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics, or a qualification designated by the Senate as

equivalent with an average of at least 60%. Senate may require any candidate, before being

admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and complete, as may be determined by

Senate, such undergraduate courses or portion of courses of a Bachelor’s curriculum as the

senate may prescribe. With the permission of the Senate, candidates not in possession of the

qualifying courses may be considered, provided they undertake to complete prescribe

introductory courses.


2DQ L01 N601P





Full time / Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete

BWIN613 Financial Engineering I 16


STTN615 Stochastic Processes I 12

MTHS614 Measure Theory I 12

WISK615 Differential Equations 16





Credits/ Krediete

BWIR622 Research Report: Financial Engineering and Pricing of

Derivatives 32


STTN625 Stochastic Processes II 12

MTHS621 Topology 12

MTHS624 Measure and IntegrationTheory II 12



148

121

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN BESIGHEIDSANALISE




Neem asseblief kennis dat BWI se nagraadse programme in Engels aangebied word.


BWIR672. / Die geïntegreerde assessering vind plaas tydens die assessering van die module

BWIR672.


Admission to the Honours programme is open to approved students who have been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics or Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management or Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science or Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, or a qualification designated by the Senate as equivalent with an average of at least 60%. Senate may require any candidate, before being admitted to the Honours programme, to attend and complete, as may be determined by Senate, such undergraduate courses or portion of courses of a Bachelor’s curriculum as the senate may prescribe. With the permission of the Senate, candidates not in possession of the qualifying courses may be considered, provided they undertake to complete prescribe introductory courses.


2FP L01 N601P





Full time / Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete


BWIB611 Statistical Learning I 16

STTN619 Nonparametric Methods 12

STTN618 Financial Driven Statistics 12





Credits/ Krediete

STTN623 Multivariate Statistics 12

BWIB621 Statistical Learning II 16

BWIB623 / STAT622 Forecasting for Business / Linear Statistical Models and

Experimental Design 12

STTN624 Discrete Data-analysis 12


Year Module / Jaarmodule BWIR672 Research Report: Financial Modelling and Optimisation 32


136

122

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY / BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN GEOGRAFIE


To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography, a prospective

student needs to have an appropriate bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in the field of Geography

or an appropriate advanced diploma (level 7), with at least 60%; or the equivalent of these as

approved by Senate. Selection is furthermore based on a student’s academic record and other

proven appropriate prior learning, taking into account the student’s background and potential.

In addition, a prospective student must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the

rules of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and as contained in this yearbook.


2EP L01 N601M 2EP L01 N601V

Vanderbijlpark:pending approval from DHET



Mahikeng (ENGLISH)


Full Time



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

GEOG671 Research Report 32

GEOG611 Research Methods 16

And select 2 Elective Modules

GEOG612 Selected Fields In Human Geography (MC only) 16

GEOG613 Geographic Information Systems Techniques 16

GEOG614 Environmental Problems & Management in Africa (MC only) 16

*GEOG616 Selected fields in Geomorphology (MC only) 16

OMBO611 Introduction to Environmental Management (VC only) 16

GGFS673 : Year module Introduction to Earth Observation (VC only) : 16

GGFS674 : Year module Air Pollution (VC only) : 16



Module Code/


Credits/

Krediete

Select 3 Elective Modules

GEOG621 Remote Sensing (MC only) 16

GEOG622 Selected Fields In Climatology (MC only) 16

GEOG623 Applications In GIS 16

GEOG624 Rural Geography 16

OMBE675: Year module Introduction to Hydrology and Integrated Water Resources

Management (VC only) 16

GEOG672: Year module Urban Geography (VC only): 16




* GEOG616 will not be presented in 2021

123

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES/ BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE


FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS

Students have to take elective modules that complement the compulsory modules and research

project so that the total value of modules is 128 credits for the programme. Please refer to

individual compilations for the number and availability of elective modules per programme. /

Studente moet keusemodules neem wat die verpligte modules en die navorsingsprojek

komplementeer sodat die totale waarde van modules 128 krediete is vir die program. Verwys

asseblief na die individuele samestellings vir die aantal en beskikbaarheid van keusemodules per

program.

Note: There are certain year modules that are assigned to semester ONE (1) but the credit load

will be distributed over the whole year /

Let wel: Sommige van die jaarmodules is aan die EERSTE semester toegeken, maar die

kredietlading sal gelykmatig oor die jaar versprei word.


TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE PROGRAM:

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Environmental Sciences given that

they are in possession of a BSc degree with subjects appropriate to the chosen programme,

passed at NQF level 7 with at least 60%. Selection is furthermore based on a student’s academic

record and other proven appropriate prior learning, taking into account the student’s

background and potential. /

Studente kan tot die Honneurs kwalifikasie in Omgewingswetenskappe toegelaat word, indien

hulle in besit is van 'n BSc-graad met vakke toepaslik tot die gekose program, geslaag op NKR-

vlak 7 met minstens 60%. Keuring is verder gegrond op 'n student se akademiese rekord en

ander bewese toepaslike vorige leer, met inagneming van die student se agtergrond en

potensiaal.

If the applications for a programme received are more than what the specific group in the

School can handle, the group of students who, in the judgment of the School Director has the

greatest chance of success for the programme, are selected. The background of study and

potential of students in this selection process, will also be taken into account. /

As die getal aansoeke vir ‘n program die kapasiteit van die spesifieke groep in die Skool oorskrei,

word slegs die studente, op grond van die Skooldirekteur se diskresie, wat die grootste kans

staan om die program suksesvol te voltooi, geselekteer. Die agtergrond van die studie en die

potensiaal van die student in die keuringsproses sal ook in aanmerking gebring word.

124

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

MET GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR


2DM L07 N602P



Potchefstroom (AFRIKAANS/ ENGLISH)


Full Time / Voltyds




Semester Credits/ Krediete

OMBO611 Introduction to Environmental Management /

Inleiding tot Omgewingsbestuur 1 16

SGSS614 Research Methods 1 16

OMBE674 Research Report/ Navorsingsverslag

Year Module

32

Total compulsory modules/ Totaal verpligte modules 64

Elective modules: Select FOUR of the following modules / Student kies VIER van die onderstaande modules:

DRRS511 Disaster Risk Studies and Climate Change

Adaptation / Ramp Risiko studies en Klimaatsverandering

1 16


Sosiale Ekologiese Veerkragtigheid 1 16


Voorbereiding en Reaksie 2 16

GGFS673 Introduction to Earth Observation /

Inleiding tot Aardwaarneming Year

Module 16

GGFS674 Air pollution /

Lugbesoedeling Year

Module 16

OMBE675

Introduction to Hydrology and Integrated Water Resources Management /

Inleiding tot Hidrologie en Geïntegreerde Waterhulpbronbestuur (Slegs Voltyds)

Year Module

16

OMBO613 Introduction to GIS (Full-time only) /

GIS Toepassings (Slegs Voltyds) 1 16

OMBO682 Environmental Management I /

Omgewingsbestuur I Year

Module 16

OMBO683 Environmental Analysis I/ Omgewingsevaluering I

Year Module

16

OMBO684 GIS Applications (Full-time only) /

GIS Toepassings (Slegs Voltyds) Year

Module 16

OMBW684 (OMBW614 old code)

Fundamentals of Waste Management / Grondbeginsels van Afvalbestuur

Year Module

16

OMSB613 Biodiversity Planning /

Biodiversiteitsbeplanning 1 16

Total elective modules / Totale keusemodules 64


128

125


ECOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS AND ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE/


MET EKOLOGIESE INTERAKSIES EN EKOSISTEEMVEERKRAGTIGHEID

NAS.5.21.4.1 Faculty-specific rules for the programme / Fakulteitspesifieke

reëls vir die program Students are not allowed to register for more than four (4) modules in the first semester

(except for the research project, which is a year module). Elective modules are selected

according to required knowledge and skills for the research project. Selection of elective

modules must therefore be approved by the research project mentor, as well as the

programme manager. /

Studente word nie toegelaat om vir meer as vier (4) modules in die eerste semester te

registreer nie (uitgesluit die navorsingsprojek). Keusemodules word gekies volgens die

vereiste kennis en vaardighede van die navorsingsprojek. Seleksie van keusemodules moet

daarom goedgekeur word deur die navorsingsprojek-mentor, sowel as die

programbestuurder.

Take note of prerequisites for certain modules as indicated in the table below. /

Neem kennis van voorvereistes vir sekere modules soos aangedui in die tabel hier onder.

126

NAS.5.21.4.2 Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience/ Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in Omgewingswetenskappe met Ekologiese Interaksies en Ekosisteemveerkragtigheid


2DM L01 N601P





Full Time & Part Time / Voltyds & Deeltyds

COMPILATION OF PROGRAMME / SAMESTELLING VAN PROGRAM Module Code/ Modulekode





OMSE613 Resilience Thinking in Ecology /

Ekologiese Veerkragtigheidsdenke 1 16

OMSE674 Research Report / Navorsingsverslag

Year Module

32


Student selects FOUR of the following modules in consultation with programme manager, research mentor and School Director /

Student kies VIER van die onderstaande modules in oorleg met programbestuurder, projekleier en Skooldirekteur

OMBO684 GIS Applications (Full Time Only) /


Module 16

OMSB611 Conservation Ecology / Bewaringsekologie 1 16

OMSE611

Environmental Soil Science (Full Time Only) GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are

prerequisites/ Omgewingsgrondwetenskap (Slegs Voltyds)

GDKN121, GDKN211 en GDKN221 is voorvereistes

1 16

OMSE621 Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems /

Restourasie van Gedegradeerde Ekostelsels 2 16

OMSE622 Urban Ecology /

Stedelike ekologie 2 16

OMSE623

Plant Ecophysiology and Stress Physiology (PLKS314 or equivalent on NQF 7 is a prerequisite) /

Plantekofisiologie en Stresfisiologie (PLKS314 of ekwivalent op NKR 7 is ‘n voorvereiste)

2 16

OMSE625 Advanced Ecotoxicology /

Gevorderde Ekotoksikologie 2 16

OMSE626 Microbial Ecology (MKBS325 or equivalent on NQF 7 is

a prerequisite)/ Mikrobiese Ekologie (MKBS325 of ekwivalent op NKR 7 is ‘n voorvereiste)

2 16

OMWE611

Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas (Full Time Only)

GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are prerequisites/

Rehabilitasie van Versteurde Gebiede (Slegs Voltyds)

GDKN121, GDKN211 en GDKN221 is voorvereistes

1 16


Total Credits for the Programme/Totale Krediete vir die Program 128 * See 5.21.4.1.

127


BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION ECOLOGY /


MET BIODIVERSITEIT EN BEWARINGSEKOLOGIE


reëls vir program Students are not allowed to register for more than four (4) modules in the first semester






registreer nie (uitgesluit die navorsingsprojek). Keusemodules word gekies volgens die vereiste

kennis en vaardighede van die navorsingsprojek. Seleksie van keusemodules moet daarom

goedgekeur word deur die navorsingsprojek-mentor, sowel as die programbestuurder.

OMSB614 & OMSB629:

These modules each include a week long practical session in Potchefstroom. Part time

students can only register for these modules if they are willing to travel to Potchefstroom for

the practical sessions. /

Hierdie modules sluit elkeen ’n weeklange praktiese opleidingsessie in Potchefstroom in wat

verpligtend is. Afstandstudente kan slegs vir hierdie modules registreer indien hul bereid is om

na Potchefstroom te reis vir praktiese sessies.



128

NAS.5.21.5.2 Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology/ Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in Omgewingswetenskappe met Biodiversiteit en Bewaringsekologie


2DM L02 N601P










OMSB611 Conservation Ecology /

Bewaringsekologie 1 16

OMSB613 Biodiversity Planning / Biodiversiteitsbeplanning 1 16

OMSB614* Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment* /

Biomonitering en Risiko-analise* 1 16


Year Module

32


Student selects THREE of the following modules in consultation with programme manager, research mentor and School Director /

Student kies DRIE van die onderstaande modules in oorleg met programbestuurder, projekleier en Skooldirekteur

ESFP616 African Fish Parasitology 1 16

OMBO611 Introduction to Environmental Management/


OMBO613 Introduction to GIS (Full Time Only) /

Inleiding tot GIS (Slegs Voltyds) 1 16

OMSB627 Herpetology in Practise (Full Time Only /

Herpetologie in Praktyk (Slegs Voltyds) 2 16

OMSB628 Coral Reef Ecology (Full Time Only) /

Koraalrifekologie (Slegs Voltyds) 2 16

OMSB629* Genome Analysis and Bio-informatics* /

Genoomanalise en Bio-informatika* 2 16

OMSE621 Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems /

Restourasie van Gedegradeerde Ekostelsels 2 16

OMSE622 Urban Ecology /

Stedelike ekologie 2 16


Gevorderde Ekotoksikologie 2 16

OMSP624 Arthropod/ Plant Interactions /

Arthropod/ Plantinteraksies 2 16



128

* See 5.21.5.1.

129


AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS IN

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET AKWATIESE EKOSISTEEMWELSTAND











programbestuurder.

OMWW616:

FULL-TIME ONLY. This module includes a one week compulsory excursion. /

SLEGS VOLTYDS. Hierdie module sluit ’n weeklange verpligte ekskursie in.

OMWW617 & OMSB629:

These modules each include a week long practical session in Potchefstroom. Part time



Hierdie modules sluit elkeen ’n weeklange praktiese opleidingsessie in Potchefstroom in wat

verpligtend is. Afstandstudente kan slegs vir hierdie modules registreer indien hul bereid is

om na Potchefstroom te reis vir praktiese sessies.

OMSW625 & OMSW626:

FULL-TIME ONLY. Only students involved in the Arkansas State University exchange

programme may register for these modules. /

SLEGS VOLTYDS. Slegs student wat betrokke is by die Arkansas State University

uitruilprogram mag vir hierdie modules registreer.



130

NAS.5.21.6.2 Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Aquatic Ecosystem Health / Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in Omgewingswetenskappe

met Akwatiese Ekosisteemwelstand


2DM L03 N601P










OMWW611

Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Inland Water /

Fisies-chemies en Biologiese Eienskappe van Binnelandse Waters

1 16

OMSW611 Aquatic Ecosystems: Pollution and Ecotoxicology /

Akwatiese Ekosisteme: Besoedeling en Ekotoksikologie

1 16

OMSE674 Research Report/ Navorsingverslag Year 32




ESFP616 African Fish Parasitology 1 16

OMSB629* Genome Analysis And Bio-Informatics /



Gevorderde ekotoksikologie 2 16

OMSE626

Microbial Ecology (MKBS325 or equivalent on NQF 7 is a prerequisite for

this module)/ Mikrobiese Ekologie

(MKBS325 of ekwivalent op NKR 7 is ‘n voorvereiste vir hierdie module)

2 16

OMSW622 Phycology / Fikologie 2 16

OMSW624 Environmental Hydrology (Full Time Only) /

Omgewingshidrologie (Slegs Voltyds) 2 16

OMSW625* Limnology* / Limnologie*

2 16

OMSW626* Animal Ecology*/

Dierekologie* 2 16

OMWF621 Advanced Waste Water Treatment / Gevorderde Afvalwaterbehandeling

2 16

OMWW616*

Estuarine and Near Shore Marine Ecology (DRKS311 or equivalent on NQF 7 is a prerequisite) /

Estuariene en Naby-Kuslyn Mariene-Ekologie (DRKS311 of ekwivalent op NKR 7 is ‘n voorvereiste)

1 16

OMWW617* Zoonoses / Soönoses* 1 16



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* See 5.21.6.1.

131


INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT /


OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET GEÏNTEGREERDE

PLAAGBESTUUR

NAS.5.21.7.1 Faculty-specific rules for the Programme / Fakulteitspesifieke

reëls vir program

Students are not allowed to register for more than four (4) modules in the first semester









programbestuurder.

OMWW617, OMSB629 & OMSP623:

These modules each include compulsory practical sessions in Potchefstroom. Part time



Hierdie modules sluit elkeen praktiese opleidingsessies in Potchefstroom in wat verpligtend is.

Afstandstudente kan slegs vir hierdie modules registreer indien hul bereid is om na

Potchefstroom te reis vir praktiese sessies.



132

NAS.5.21.7.2 Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Integrated Pest Management / Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in Omgewingswetenskappe

met Geïntegreerde Plaagbestuur

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DM L04 N601P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom

(AFRIKAANS/ ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/


Full Time ONLY /

SLEGS Voltyds COMPILATION OF PROGRAMME / SAMESTELLING VAN PROGRAM

Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam Semester

Credits/

Krediete

OMSP611

Principles Of Integrated Pest Management (Full

Time Only)/

Beginsels Van Geïntegreerde Plaagbestuur (Slegs

Voltyds)

1 16

OMWP611 Pest Phenology And Damage Symptoms /

Plaagfenologie En Skadesimptome 1 16

OMSE674 Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Year

Module 32


Student selects FOUR of the following modules in consultation with programme manager, research mentor

and School Director /

Student kies VIER van die onderstaande modules in oorleg met programbestuurder, projekleier en

Skooldirekteur



OMSB629* Genome Analysis And Bio-Informatics* /


OMSP622 GM Crops And Integrated Pest Management/

GM-Gewasse En Geïntegreerde Plaagbestuur 2 16

OMSP623 Nematodes And Crops /

Nematode En Gewasse 2 16

OMSP624 Arthropod/Plant Interactions / Arthropod/

Plant-Interaksies 2 16

OMWP613 Economic Damage And Threshold Values /

Ekonomiese Skade En Drempelwaardes 1 16

OMWW617* Zoonoses* /

Soönoses* 1 16




* See 5.21.7.1.

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ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY/


OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET OMGEWINGSGEOLOGIE





modules must therefore be approved by the research project mentor, as well as the School

Director./

Studente mag nie vir meer as vier (4) modules in die eerste semester registreer nie (uitgesluit

die navorsingsprojek wat ’n jaarmodule is). Keuses word uitgeoefen na gelang van kennis en

vaardighede wat benodig word vir die navorsingsprojek. Die navorsingsprojekleier,

programbestuurder asook die Skooldirekteur moet dus skriftelik die student se keuses

goedkeur.

NAS.5.21.8.2 Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Environmental Geology/ Baccalaureus Scientiae Honneurs in Omgewingswetenskappe met Omgewingsgeologie


2DM L05 N601P





Full Time / Voltyds





OMSG611

Environmental Geochemistry (Full Time Only)

GLGN112 and GLGN311 are pre-requisites for this module /

Omgewingsgeochemie (Slegs Voltyds)

GLGN122 en GLGN311 is voorvereistes vir hierdie module

1 16

OMWE611

Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas (Full Time Only)

GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are pre-requisites for this module/ Rehabilitasie van

Versteurde Gebiede (Slegs Voltyds)

GDKN121, GDKN211 en GDKN221 is voorvereistes vir hierdie module)

1 16


Year Module

32


134





OMBO613 Introduction to GIS (Full Time Only) /

Inleiding tot GIS (Slegs Voltyds) 1 16

OMBO684 GIS Applications (Full Time Only) /


Module 16

OMSE611

Environmental Soil Science (Full Time Only)

GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are pre-requisites for this module / Omgewingsgrondwetenskap

(Slegs Voltyds) GDKN121, GDKN211 en GDKN221 is

voorvereistes vir hierdie module

1 16

OMSE621 Restoration Of Degraded Ecosystems /

Restourasie Van Gedegradeerde Ekostelsels 2 16

OMSG621

Environmental Mineralogy GLGN 112 and GLGN 211 are pre-requisites for

this module / Omgewingsmineralogie

GLGN122 en GLGN211 is voorvereistes vir hierdie module

2 16

OMSG622

Applied Environmental Geology GLGN 112 and GLGN211 are pre-requisites for

this module / Toegepaste Omgewingsgeologie

GLGN112, GLGN221 en GLGN321 is voorvereistes vir hierdie module

2 16

OMWW611

Physical, Chemical And Biological Properties Of Inland Water /

Fisies-Chemies En Biologiese Eienskappe van Binnelandse Waters

1 16



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135


HYDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY /


OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET HIDROLOGIE EN GEOHIDROLOGIE


reels vir die program To qualify for this program, a student needs to have any of the following or a combination

the following third year modules: Geology, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics or Physics.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DM L06 N602P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

HDGH611 Geohydrology /

Geohidrologie 16

HDGH612 Environmental Hydrology /

Omgewingshidrologie 16

HDGH613 Spatial Analysis /

Ruimtelike Analise 16



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

HDGH621 Hydrochemistry /

Hidrochemie 16

OMBE622 Applied Hydrology* /

Toegepaste Hidrologie* 16

OMBE623 Groundwater Geology /

Grondwater Geologie 16



OMSE674 Research Report /




136

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS/ BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII HONNEURS

RULES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS/

REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD HONNEURS BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII

The honours degree follows on a baccalaureus degree or on the approval of the school director

that the candidate’s knowledge and skills acquired by prior learning and experience are adequate

to be admitted to the Hons BCom studies. The studies may take place full-time or part-time. /

Die Honneursgraad volg op ’n baccalaureusgraad of nadat die skooldirekteur die kandidaat op

grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei

het, tot die Hons BCom-studie toegelaat het. Die studie kan voltyds of deeltyds gedoen word.

Involved for selection and formal admission to the intended programme in the following year (see

General Rules). Only students who, on the basis of their academic record and other proven prior

learning, are judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted to the programme.

The background and potential of students are also taken into account in this selection process.

Late applications will only be considered if an additional student can be accommodated in the

relevant subject group. /

Voornemende studente moet voor die keerdatum, soos deur die toepaslike skooldirekteur bepaal,

by die toepaslike skooldirekteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele toelating tot die beoogde

program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk Algemene Reël). Slegs studente wat, geoordeel aan hulle

akademiese rekord en ander bewese tersaaklike vooraf leer, 'n realistiese kans op sukses het, sal

tot 'n program toegelaat word. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in hierdie

keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg kan word indien

daar nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke vakgroep beskikbaar is.

NB: Lectures for honours modules in the Faculty of Natural Science is only offered full-time. /

NB: Lesings vir honneursmodules word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe slegs

voltyds aangebied.

NAS.5.22.1.1 Duration of the Studies / Duur van die Studie The minimum duration of the studies is one year full-time and two years part-time. The

maximum duration is two years full-time and three years part-time. /

Die minimum duur van studie is een jaar voltyds en twee jaar deeltyds. Die maksimum duur is

twee jaar voltyds en drie jaar deeltyds.


Honours studies may be undertaken in a study programme that has been approved by the Faculty

Board and is set out in NAS.1.14.1. Apart from the provisions in General Rule 3.2, the specific

requirements stated in the description of the relevant curricula in N.5.8.1 must additionally be

complied with. /

Die honneursstudie kan onderneem word in 'n studieprogram wat deur die Fakulteitsraad

goedgekeur is en in NAS.1.14.1. uiteengesit word. Benewens die bepalings van die Algemene Reël

3.2, moet bykomend voldoen word aan die spesifieke vereistes wat by die betrokke kurrikulums in

N.5.8.1 gestel word.

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If the applications for a programme received is more than what the specific group in a school can

handle, the group of students who, in the judgment of the school director has the greatest chance

of success for the programme, are selected. The background and potential of students in this

selection process, will also be taken into account. /

Indien meer aansoeke vir 'n program ontvang word as wat die betrokke vakgroep in 'n skool kan

hanteer, word die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die skooldirekteur die grootste kans

op sukses het, vir die betrokke program gekeur. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in

hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem.


The student has already obtained an appropriate baccalaureus degree of which he has taken at

least 60 module credits at NQF level 7 in the core subject of the relevant honours programme for

which he intends to register. /

Die student beskik oor ŉ gepaste baccalaureusgraad, waarin minstens 60 module-krediete op

NKR-Vlak 7 in die kernvak van die betrokke honneursprogram waarvoor die student wil inskryf,

aangebied is.

If a prospective student does not conform to NAS.5.3 he may be admitted to the Hons BCom

studies by the school director on the strength of knowledge and skills acquired by prior learning

and work experience that led to learning./

Indien ŉ voornemende student nie aan die bepaling hierbo voldoen nie, kan die student deur die

skooldirekteur op grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring

wat tot leer gelei het, tot die HonsBCom - studie toegelaat word.

STUDY PROGRAMMES / STUDIEPROGRAMME

This honours degree may be taken in Computer Science Information Systems. /

Hierdie honneursgraad word in die studieprogram Rekenaarwetenskap-Inligtingstelsels verwerf.

GENERAL EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / ALGEMENE UITTREEVLAKUITKOMSTE

The outcomes described in General Rules 3.6 are still striven after in this Honours Bachelor of

Commerce, with emphasis on a specific discipline or a few disciplines from the Natural and

Agricultural Sciences. At the end of the honours studies the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes

that the student already has attained will be further rounded off with greater emphasis on the

accompanying research skills. /

Die uitkomste soos beskryf Algemene Reëls 3.6 word steeds by hierdie Honneurs Baccalaureus

Commercii nagestreef, met toespitsing op ŉ besondere dissipline of enkele dissiplines uit die

natuurwetenskappe. Aan die einde van hierdie honneursstudie sal die kennis, vaardighede,

waardes en houdings waaroor die student reeds beskik, verder afgerond wees, met meer klem op

gepaardgaande navorsingsvaardighede

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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS IN INFORMATICS /

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII HONNEURS IN INFORMATIKA

NAS.5.22.6.1 Admission Requirements for the Programme

Students may be admitted to the Honours qualification in Informatics given that they are in

possession of any applicable B-degree with Informatics, passed at NQF level 7, with more than

60%. Selection is furthermore based on a student’s academic record and other proven

appropriate prior learning, taking into account the student’s background and potential.

Selection is also determined by capacity. /

Studente kan tot die honneursgraad in Informatika toegelaat word, indien hulle oor 'n toepaslike

B-graad met Informatika beskik, wat op NQF-vlak 7 met meer as 60% geslaag is. Keuring is

verder gebaseer op die student se akademiese rekord en ander bewese toepaslike voorafleer,

met inagneming van die student se agtergrond en potensiaal. Keuring word ook deur kapasiteit

bepaal

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2GF L01 N601P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ITRI671 Research Project /

Navorsingsprojek 32

And another FOUR of the following modules in consultation with the school director/

Kies nog VIER van die volgende modules, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur:

ITRI611 Data Warehouses I /

Datapakhuise I 12

ITRI613 Databases I /

Databasisse I 12

ITRI614 Information Systems Engineering I /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese I 12

ITRI615 Computer Security I /

Rekenaarsekuriteit I 12

ITRI616 Artificial Intelligence I /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie I 12

ITRI618 Decision Support Systems I /

Besluitsteunstelsels I 12


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Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

FOUR of the following modules in consultation with the school director /

VIER van die volgende modules, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur:

ITRI621 Data Warehouses II /

Datapakhuise II 12

ITRI623 Databases II /

Databasisse II 12

ITRI624 Information Systems Engineering II /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese II 12

ITRI625 Computer Security II /

Rekenaarsekuriteit II 12

ITRI626 Artificial Intelligence II /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie II 12

ITRI628 Decision Support Systems II /

Besluitsteunstelsels II 12




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NAS.6 MASTER OF SCIENCE / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE

RULES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE / REËLS VIR DIE

GRAAD MAGISTER SCIENTIAE

The MSc degree is a qualification that may follow on a four year bachelor’s degree, a Honours BSc

or another recognised degree approved by the Dean. /

Die MSc-graad is 'n graad wat kan volg op ’n vierjarige BSc of 'n Hons BSc-graad of ’n ander erkende

graad wat deur die dekaan goedgekeur is.

Studies may be taken full-time or part-time. /

Die studie kan voltyds of deeltyds geskied.

Prospective students must, before the date as set by the relevant academic director, apply to the

relevant academic director for selection and formal admission to the intended programme in the

following year (see General Rules 4.3). Only students who, on the basis of their academic record

and other proven prior learning, are judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted

to the programme. The background and potential of students are also taken into account in this

selection process. Late applications will only be considered if an additional student can be

accommodated in the relevant subject group. /

Voornemende studente moet voor die keerdatum, soos deur die toepaslike akademiese direkteur

bepaal, by die relevante akademiesedirekteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele toelating tot die

beoogde program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk Algemene Reël 4.3). Slegs studente wat,

geoordeel aan hulle akademiese rekord en ander bewese tersaaklike vooraf leer, 'n realistiese kans

op sukses het, sal tot 'n program toegelaat word. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in

hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg kan word

indien daar nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke program beskikbaar is.

NB: Lectures for the lectured modules for this degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural

Sciences are with a single exception presented full-time only./

NB: Lesings vir die gedoseerde modules van hierdie graad word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en

Landbouwetenskappe slegs voltyds aangebied.

INTRODUCTION / INLEIDING

Research and postgraduate education in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is mostly

managed in research entities. The research entities deal with the master’s and PhD training

curricula, i.e. curricula that contain a considerable research component. In some cases this is

done in schools or centres/

Navorsing en nagraadse studie word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe meestal in

navorsingsentiteite bestuur. Die navorsingsentiteite hanteer die magister- en PhD-

opleidingskurrikulums, dit wil sê kurrikulums wat 'n beduidende navorsingskomponent bevat. In

sommige gevalle geskied dit in skole of sentrums.

At the moment, there is one centre of excellence in Space Research, two research units, viz.

Business Mathematics and Informatics, Environmental Sciences and Management, the three

research focus areas, viz. Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Human Metabolomics and Material

Science Innovation and Modelling, two niche areas, viz. Food Safety and Security and Technology

Enhanced Learning and Innovation Education and Training in South Africa as well as five centres,

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viz. 1) Applied Radiation Science and Technology, 2) Human Metabolomics, 3) Business

Mathematics and Informatics, 4) Indigenous Knowledge Systems and 5) Water Science and

Management. /

Tans is daar een sentrum van uitnemendheid, naamlik die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid in

Ruimtenavorsing, twee navorsingseenhede, naamlik Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika;

Omgewingswetenskappe en -Bestuur; drie navorsingsfokusareas naamlik Chemiese

Hulpbronveredeling, Materiaalwetenskap Innovasie en Modellering en Menslike Metabolomika,

twee nisareas naamlik Tegnologieverbeterde Leer en Innoverende Onderwys en Opleiding en

Voedselveiligheid en – sekuriteit, asook die volgende vyf Sentrums: Bedryfswiskunde en

Informatika. Inheemse Kennissisteme, Menslike Metabolomika; Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap

en –tegnologie en Waterwetenskappe en –bestuur.

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN DIE STUDIE

The minimum duration of the studies is one year full-time and two years part-time and the

maximum duration is two years full-time and three years part-time, taken from the date of first

registration for the specific programme. In terms of the procedure explained in the General Rule

1.14, a student may apply for an extension of the study period. /

Die minimum duur van die studie is een jaar voltyds en twee jaar deeltyds en die maksimum duur

is twee jaar voltyds en drie jaar deeltyds, bereken vanaf die datum van eerste registrasie vir die

betrokke program. Daar kan volgens die prosedure uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël 1.14,

aansoek gedoen word om 'n verlenging van die studietermyn.


The student has already obtained an appropriate four year baccalaureus degree. / Die student

beskik oor ’n toepaslike vierjarige baccalaureusgraad.

If the student does not conform to the provision the research director determines in consultation

with the School Director, and if necessary after consulting the Dean and with notice to the Faculty

Board, whether the candidate may be admitted to the MSc studies on the strength of knowledge

and skills acquired by prior learning and work experience. /

Indien die student nie aan die bepaling voldoen nie, bepaal die navorsingsdirekteur in oorleg met

die Skooldirekteur, en indien nodig na oorlegpleging met die dekaan, en met kennisgewing aan die

fakulteitsraad, of die kandidaat op grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en

werkservaring wat tot leer gelei het, tot die MSc-studie toegelaat kan word.

Programme-specific assumed prior learning is, where applicable, indicated in each of the

programme descriptions. /

Programspesifieke aannames word, waar van toepassing, by elk van die programbeskrywings

aangedui.


The admission requirements and the prescribed dates for registration are set out in the General

Rule 4.7. /

Die toelatingsvereistes en vereiste datums van registrasie word uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël

4.7.

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The relevant research director in consultation with the school director, may refuse admission to a

programme if the standard of competence previously attained by the prospective student in the

subject(s) in which he/she wishes to continue his/her studies, does not conform to the relevant

programme requirements. /

Die betrokke navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur, kan toelating tot 'n program

weier indien die standaard van bekwaamheid wat die voornemende student tevore in die betrokke

vak(ke) waarin die student verder wil studeer, bereik het, nie aan die betrokke programvereistes

voldoen nie.

If the applications received for a programme are more than the relevant research entity can

handle in that programme, the group of students who, in the opinion of the research director in

consultation with the school director, has the greatest chance of success will be selected for the

relevant programme. The background and potential of students will also be taken into account in

this selection process. /

Indien meer aansoeke vir 'n program ontvang word as wat die betrokke navorsingsentiteit in

daardie program kan hanteer, word die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die

navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur, die grootste kans op sukses het, vir die

betrokke program gekeur. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in hierdie keuringsproses

ook in aanmerking geneem.

APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME / GOEDKEURING VAN DIE STUDIEPROGRAM

Approval of the study programme takes place in terms of the provisions in the General Rules and

the relevant provisions in the Manual for Postgraduate Studies. Prospective students must

consult this manual carefully. /

Goedkeuring van die studieprogram geskied na aanleiding van die bepalings in die Algemene Reël

en die tersaaklike bepalings in die Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie. Voornemende studente

moet hierdie handleiding baie deeglik raadpleeg.

ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIE MOONTLIKHEDE

On successful completion of most of the MSc curricula the student may be admitted to further

learning for the doctorate at NQF level 10 in the core subject in which the qualification has been

obtained. /

Met die suksesvolle voltooiing van die meeste MSc-kurrikulums kan die student toegelaat word tot

verdere leer vir die doktorsgraad, op NKR-vlak 10, in die kernvak waarin die kwalifikasie verwerf is.

Credits will be awarded for modules of other faculties and institutions on condition that the

outcomes and total credit requirements of this qualification are totally complied with. /

Krediet sal verleen word vir modules van ander fakulteite en inrigtings, op voorwaarde dat die

uitkoms- en totale kredietvereistes vir hierdie kwalifikasie as geheel nagekom word.

With the basic applied and expert skills, as well as the research skills that the student has

acquired by this qualification in one of the mathematical, computer and natural science

disciplines, he/she will be equipped to continue with further learning and research in related

specialist areas at other institutions. /

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Met die basiese, toepasbare en spesialis-vaardighede, sowel as navorsingsvaardighede, wat die

student met hierdie kwalifikasie in een van die wiskundige, rekenaarkundige en

natuurwetenskaplike dissiplines opgedoen het, sal die student toegerus wees om met verdere leer

en navorsing in verwante spesialisasiegebiede, aan ander inrigtings voort te gaan.

Programme-specialised articulation possibilities will be indicated, where applicable, in the

programme descriptions. /

Programspesifieke artikulasiemoontlikhede sal, waar van toepassing, by die programbeskrywings

aangedui word.

CHANGING FROM MASTER’S STUDIES TO DOCTORATE STUDIES /

VERANDERING VAN MAGISTERSTUDIE NA DOKTORSTUDIE

The General Rules 4.13 makes provision for a student who has registered for a master’s degree

and has attained, according to the unanimous judgement of the study leader and the research

and school directors involved, outcomes of a quality and scope acceptable for a doctoral degree,

to apply to the Faculty Board to change his/her registration for master’s studies to registration for

doctorate studies. /

Die Algemene Reël 4.13 maak voorsiening daarvoor dat 'n student wat vir 'n magistergraad

geregistreer is en wat, na die eenparige oordeel van die studieleier en die betrokke navorsings- en

skooldirekteure, uitkomste bereik het van 'n gehalte en omvang wat vir 'n doktorsgraad

aanvaarbaar is, by die fakulteitsraad aansoek kan doen om die registrasie vir die

magistergraadstudie na doktorsgraadstudie te verander.


The outcomes as described for the Honours Bachelor of Science are further refined and rounded

off by this Magister Scientiae. Furthermore the qualifiers in these curricula will be familiar with

the general scientific methods of research, with emphasis on the special research methodologies

of one of the natural science core disciplines. These include: /

Die uitkomste soos beskryf by die Honneurs Baccalaureus Scientiae word by hierdie Magister

Scientiae verder verfyn en afgerond. Verder sal die kwalifiseerders in hierdie kurrikulums vertroud

wees met die algemene wetenskaplike metode van navorsing, met toespitsing op die besondere

navorsingsmetodologie van een die natuurwetenskaplike kerndissiplines. Dit sluit in:

a. identification and formulation of a problem statement; / die identifisering en

wetenskaplike formulering van ŉ probleemstelling;

b. thorough investigation of existing knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific

literature /ŉ deeglike ondersoek van bestaande kennis soos gereflekteer deur toepaslike

wetenskaplike literatuur;

c. appropriate research to solve the problem / die uitvoer van toepaslike navorsing ter

oplossing van die probleem;

d. scientific evaluation of the results in the context of the problem statement / die

wetenskaplike evaluering van die resultate in die konteks van die probleemstelling;

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e. scientific communication of the results in the form of a mini dissertation, research report

or dissertation / die wetenskaplike kommunikering van die resultate in die vorm van ŉ

skripsie, navorsingsverslag of verhandeling.

NATURAL SCIENCE (INCLUDING MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER) AND

TECHNOLOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING / NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE

(INSLUITEND WISKUNDIGE EN REKENAARKUNDIGE) EN TEGNOLOGIESE

PROBLEEMOPLOSSING

At the end of the studies the student will be able to identify, evaluate and creatively and

innovatively solve certain convergent and divergent problems in the relevant discipline from the

natural science, health and technology fields. /

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om sekere konvergente en divergente probleme

in die betrokke dissipline uit die natuurwetenskaplike, gesondheidswetenskaplike en tegnologiese

veld te identifiseer, te evalueer, en kreatief en innoverend op te los.

APPLYING FUNDAMENTAL AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE / TOEPASSING VAN FUNDAMENTELE EN SPESIALIS KENNIS

At the end of the studies the student will be able to integrate a basic knowledge and techniques

from natural science and information technology in order to investigate human and natural

phenomena and to solve accompanying problems. These abilities include the following: /

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om basiese kennis en tegnieke van die

natuurwetenskap en die inligtingstegnologie te integreer om menslike verskynsels en verskynsels

in die natuur te kan ondersoek en gepaardgaande probleme te kan oplos. Dit sluit die volgende in:

a. Application of natural science knowledge and methods (with emphasis on those of the

specific discipline) to problems by means of the appropriate use of: /

Pas natuurwetenskaplike kennis en metodes (met toespitsing op dié van die besondere

dissipline) toe op probleme deur toepaslike aanwending van:

formal analysis and modelling of human activities and natural phenomena, systems

and problems / formele analise en modellering van menslike aktiwiteite en

natuurverskynsels, -stelsels en -probleme;

communication of theories, concepts and ideas / kommunikering van teorieë,

konsepte en idees;

discussions and conceptualisation of human activities and natural phenomena,

systems and problems / beredenering en konseptualisering van menslike aktiwiteite

en natuurverskynsels, -stelsels en -probleme;

management of uncertainties and risks by utilising statistical principles and

methods / hantering van onsekerhede en risiko’s deur gebruik van statistiese

beginsels en metodes;

computer skills and information technology / rekenaarvaardighede en

inligtingstegnologie.

b. Use of principles, laws and techniques of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Health

sciences (with emphasis on those of the specific discipline) at the fundamental level to: /

Gebruik die beginsels, wette en tegnieke van die Natuurwetenskap en

Gesondheidswetenskappe (met toespitsing op dié van die besondere dissipline) op

fundamentele vlak om:

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identify and solve open business and community problems / oop bedryfs- en

samelewingsprobleme te identifiseer en op te los;

identify and utilise applications / toepassings te identifiseer en aan te wend

work with common fundamental expertise across the boundaries of disciplines/ oor

dissiplinegrense heen met gemeenskaplike fundamentele kundigheid te werk

NAS.6.1.10.1 Investigations, experiments and data-analysis / Ondersoeke,

eksperimentering en data-analise At the end of the studies the student will be able to: /


a. plan and perform investigations and experiments by utilising scientific modelling

techniques / ondersoeke en eksperimente te beplan en uit te voer deur gebruikmaking

van wetenskaplike modelleringstegnieke;

b. analyse, interpret and derive information from data. / inligting vanuit data te analiseer,

te interpreteer en af te lei.

The student will have a limited knowledge of the fundamental research methodology of the

specific discipline. /

Die student sal beskik oor deeglike kennis van die fundamentele navorsingsmetodologie van

die besondere discipline.

NAS.6.1.10.2 Scientific methods, skills and information technology/ Wetenskaplike metodes, vaardighede en inligtingstegnologie

At the end of the studies the student will be able to /


a. apply appropriate scientific methods and to evaluate the results delivered / toepaslike

wetenskaplike metodes aan te wend en die resultate wat dit lewer, te evalueer;

b. use computer software for calculations, modelling, simulation and handling of

information, including:/ rekenaarpakkette vir berekenings, modellering, simulasie en

hantering van inligting te gebruik, wat insluit:

evaluation of the appropriateness and limitations of software / evaluering van die

toepaslikheid en beperkings van die pakket;

correct application and functioning of software / korrekte toepassing en werking

van die pakket;

critical evaluation of the end product delivered by software / kritiese evaluering

van die eindproduk deur die pakket gelewer;

manage computers, networks and information infrastructures in evaluating,

processing, managing and storing information to improve personal productivity

and team work / rekenaars, netwerke en inligtingsinfrastrukture te gebruik vir

evaluering, prosessering, bestuur en berging van inligting om persoonlike

produktiwiteit en spanwerk te verbeter;

implement basic techniques and knowledge of business management and health,

safety and environmental conservation in business practice / basiese tegnieke en

kennis van besigheidsbestuur en gesondheids- en veiligheids- en

omgewingsbewaring aan te wend op bedryfspraktyk.

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PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION / PROFESSIONELE EN

ALGEMENE KOMMUNIKASIE

At the end of the studies the student will be able to /


a. communicate effectively both orally and in writing with scientists (with emphasis on the

specific discipline) and the community by using the appropriate structure, style and

graphic and electronic support /

sowel mondeling as skriftelik, effektief met wetenskaplikes (met toespitsing op dié van die

besondere dissipline) en die gemeenskap te kommunikeer, deur gebruikmaking van die

gepaste struktuur, styl en grafiese en elektroniese ondersteuning;

b. apply methods of information communication for use by others, especially in the world of

Natural and Agricultural Sciences and health sciences (with emphasis on those of the

specific discipline) /

metodes van inligtingverskaffing vir gebruik deur ander in veral die wêreld van die

natuurwetenskap en gesondheidswetenskap (met toespitsing op dié van die besondere

dissipline) toe te pas.

IMPACT OF NATURAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES ON THE COMMUNITY AND

ENVIRONMENT / IMPAK VAN NATUURWETENSKAPLIKE AKTIWITEITE OP DIE GEMEENSKAP EN DIE OMGEWING

The student is critically aware of / Die student is krities bewus van:

a. the impact of natural science and health science activities (especially those of the

specificdiscipline) on the community and the environment / die impak van

natuurwetenskaplike en gesondheidswetenskaplike aktiwiteit (veral dié van die besondere

dissipline) op die gemeenskap en die omgewing

b. the necessity to take into account in natural and health science activities / die

noodsaaklikheid om by natuurwetenskaplike en gesondheidswetenskaplike aktiwiteite

• the impact of technology on the community and / die impak van tegnologie op die

gemeenskap, en

• the personal, social and cultural values and expectancies of those people influenced

by the scientific activities / die persoonlike, sosiale, en kulturele waardes en

verwagtinge van diegene wat deur wetenskaplike aktiwiteite geraak word, in ag te

neem.

TEAM AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK / SPAN- EN MULTIDISSIPLINÊRE WERK

At the end of the studies the student will be able to work effectively as an individual, in teams and

in multidisciplinary environments and to exercise leadership and other critical functions /

Aan die einde van die studie is die student in staat om effektief as individu, in spanne en in

multidissiplinêre omgewings te werk en leiers- en ander kritiese funksies te verrig.

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LIFELONG LEARNING / LEWENSLANGE LEER

The student will understand the necessity to ensure continuing competency and to remain at the

forefront of the latest technology and techniques and he/she will have the ability to stay involved

in lifelong learning by means of well-developed learning skills /

Die student verstaan die noodsaaklikheid om voortgesette bekwaamheid te verseker en om aan

die voorpunt van die jongste tegnologie en tegnieke te bly, en is in staat om in lewenslange leer

deur goed-ontwikkelde leervaardighede betrokke te bly.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICE / PROFESSIONELE ETIEK EN PRAKTYK

The student is critically aware of the necessity to act in a professional and ethical way and to

assume responsibility within his/her own limitations and skills, while he/she is able to make

judgements according to knowledge and experience /

Die student is krities bewus van die noodsaaklikheid om professioneel en eties op te tree en om

verantwoordelikheid binne eie beperkings en vaardighede te aanvaar, en is in staat om oordele te

vel in verhouding tot kennis en ervaring.

EXTENSION OF THE STUDY PERIOD / VERLENGING VAN STUDIETYDPERK

See A Rules 4.14. / Sien A Reëls 4.14

EXAMINATION / EKSAMINERING

NAS.6.1.17.1 Exams / Eksamens The examination opportunities and relevant related rules apply in congruence with General

Rule 3.5 & 4.11. /

Die eksamengeleenthede en verbandhoudende reëls geskied in ooreenstemming met

Algemene Reël 3.5 & 4.11.

NAS.6.1.17.2 Composition of the participation mark / Samestelling van die

deelnamepunt A participation mark for a module can be compiled from tests, worksheets and other forms of

evaluation. /

ŉ Deelnamepunt vir ŉ module kan saamgestel word uit toetse, werkstukke en ander vorms van

evaluering

NAS.6.1.17.3 Admission to the examination for modules wherein exam will be written / Toelating tot die eksamen vir modules waarin eksamen

geskryf word Admission to the exam in any module takes place after achieving a participation proof. /

Toelating tot die eksamen in enige module geskied deur die verwerwing van ŉ deelnamebewys.

A participation proof, where admission to the exam is permitted, will only be issued after the

student meets the approval of the school director, and met the requirements thereof

stipulated in the study guide for the appropriate module./

ŉ Deelnamebewys, wat toelating tot die eksamen verleen, sal slegs uitgereik word nadat ’n

student tot die bevrediging van die skooldirekteur, voldoen het aan die vereistes daarvoor wat

in die studiegids vir die betrokke module uiteengesit is.

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NAS.6.1.17.4 Pass requirements / Slaagvereistes The stipulations of General Rule 4.11 Applies. /

Die bepalings van Algemene Reël 4.11 is van toepassing.

The subminimum of the exam, for all modules on NQR-level 9 wherein exam is written, is

50%./

Die subminimum in die eksamen, vir alle modules op NKR-vlak 9 waarin eksamen geskryf is, is

50%.

The pass requirements for a module wherein exam is written, is 50%. /

Die slaagvereiste vir ŉ module waarin eksamen geskryf is, is ’n modulepunt van 50%.

A programme is passed by passing all the modules that the programme consists of

respectively./

’n Program word geslaag deur al die modules waaruit die program saamgestel is, afsonderlik

te slaag.

If the examiners are not unanimous that the student passed the module, then the final

decision rests with the dean, after the dean has sought advice as the dean deems necessary./

Indien die eksaminatore nie eenparig daaroor is dat die student in ŉ module geslaag het nie,

berus die finale besluit by die dekaan, nadat advies ingewin is soos die dekaan nodig ag.

A module is passed with distinction if a pass mark of at least 75% is acquired. The degree is

passed with distinction if the average module mark, weighed against credit marks of every

module in the curriculum, is at least 75%. /

’n Module word met onderskeiding geslaag indien ŉ modulepunt van minstens 75% behaal is.

Die graad word met onderskeiding geslaag indien die gemiddelde punt, geweeg volgens die

kredietpunte van elke module in die kurrikulum, minstens 75 % is.

NAS.6.1.17.5 Repeating of modules / Herhaling van modules A once off repeating of modules that are not passed only occurs according to the stipulations of

the General Rule A.4.7.5 & 4.11.3. /

Eenmalige herhaling van modules wat nie geslaag is nie, geskied volgens die bepalings van

Algemene Reël 4.7.5 & 4.11.3.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOU-EKONOMIE

RULES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL

ECONOMICS/ REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOU-

EKONOMIE

Prospective students must, before the date set by the relevant research director in consultation with

the relevant school director involved, apply to the relevant research director for selection and formal

admission to the intended programme in the following year (see General Rules). Only students who,

on the basis of their academic record and other proven prior learning, are judged to have a realistic

chance of success would be admitted to a programme. The background and potential of students are

also taken into account in this selection process. Late applications will only be considered if an

additional student can be accommodated in the relevant subject group. /

Voornemende studente moet voor die keerdatum soos deur die navorsingsdirekteur in oorleg met die

skooldirekteur bepaal, by die navorsings¬direkteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele toelating tot

die beoogde program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk die Algemene Reël). Slegs studente wat,



hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg kan word indien

daar nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke program beskikbaar is.

NAS.6.2.1.1 Introduction / Inleiding Research in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is managed in research entities. The

research entities areas are furthermore responsible for the master’s (MSc) and doctorate (PhD)

training curricula, i.e. curricula that contain a considerable research component. /

Navorsing word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe bestuur in navorsingsentiteite.

Die navorsingsentiteite is verder verantwoordelik vir die magister- en PhD-opleidingskurrikulums,

dit wil sê kurrikulums wat 'n beduidende navorsingskomponent bevat.

Apart from very rare exceptions that must be approved by the Dean the research required for this

master’s degree must be conducted in the Research Unit for Environmental Sciences and

Management./

Behoudens hoë uitsonderings wat deur die dekaan goedgekeur moet word, moet die navorsing

wat vir hierdie M-graad vereis word in die Navorsingseenheid Omgewingswetenskappe en -

Bestuur verrig word.

NAS.6.2.1.2 Duration of Studies / Duur van Studies



registration for the specific programme. In terms of the procedure explained in the General Rules,

a student may apply for an extension of the study period. /



betrokke program. Daar kan volgens die prosedure uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël, aansoek

gedoen word om 'n verlenging van die studietermyn.

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NAS.6.2.1.3 Assumed prior learning / Aannames oor vorige leer To be admitted to this qualification the candidate should be in possession of the four year BSc

Agric degree (including subjects relevant to agricultural economics) or an equivalent qualification

as approved by Senate. Admission to the study is also subject to the approval of the School

Director (MC) or Research Unit Director (PC) and a post graduate selection committee, which will

be based on a satisfactory study record and appropriate qualification already obtained. The

School Director (MC) or Research Unit Director (PC) may require additional subjects/modules to

be completed before the admission to the MSc (Agric). /

Vir toelating tot die kwalifikasie moet die kandidaat oor ’n vier jaar BSc (Agric) beskik (wat vakke

wat relevant is tot Landbou-ekonomie, insluit) of ‘n ekwivalente kwalifiksie soos deur die Senaat

goedgekeur. Toelating tot die studie is ook onderhewig aan die goedkeuring van die

Skooldirekteur (MC) of die Direkteur van die Navorsingseenheid (PC) en 'n nagraadse

keuringskomitee, wat gebaseer is op 'n bevredigende studierekord en 'n toepaslike kwalifikasie

wat reeds verwerf is. Die Skooldirekteur (MC) of die Navorsingsdirekteur (PC) kan vereis dat

addisionele vakke / modules voltooi moet word, voor toelating tot die MSc (Agric).

NAS.6.2.1.4 Admission and registration / Toelating en registrasie

To gain admission to this Degree, a student must have obtained a four year BSc Agric degree.

Alternatively, applicants must have the status of such a qualification granted on request by the

Senate, by attaining a level of competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the

recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate for the purposes of admission as a candidate for the

degree. An applicant must give evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such

preliminary work as Senate may require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her

subject. An evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

must be submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country.


Rules. The relevant research director in consultation with the school director, may refuse

admission to a programme if the standard of competence previously attained by the prospective

student in the subject(s) in which he/she wishes to continue his/her studies, does not conform to

the relevant programme requirements. If the applications received for a programme are more

than the relevant research entity can handle in that programme, the group of students who, in

the opinion of the research director in consultation with the school director, has the greatest

chance of success will be selected for the relevant programme. The background and potential of

students will also be taken into account in this selection process. /

Vir toelating tot die kwalifikasie moet die kandidaat oor ’n vier jaar BSc (Agric) beskik (wat vakke

wat relevant is tot Landbou-ekonomie insluit), of ’n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie soos goedgekeur

deur die Senaat. Alternatiewelik moet aansoekers die status hê van so 'n kwalifikasie wat

toegestaan is deur die Senaat, deur 'n vlak van bevoegdheid te bereik, wat na die mening van die

Senaat, op aanbeveling van die Fakulteit, voldoende is vir toelating tot die graad. 'n Aansoeker

moet bewys lewer van sy / haar prestasies en opleiding asook die nodige voor-af werk voltooi wat

die Senaat mag vereis, en moet aan die Senaat se vereistes voldoen ten opsige van sy / haar vak.

'n Evalueringsertifikaat soos uitgereik deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Kwalifikasie-owerheid (SAQA) moet

ingedien word, indien 'n vorige kwalifikasie in 'n vreemde land verwerf is.

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Die toelatingsvereistes en die voorgeskrewe datums vir registrasie word in die Algemene reëls

uiteengesit. Die betrokke navorsingsdirekteur kan in oorleg met die skooldirekteur toelating tot 'n

program weier, indien die standaard van bevoegdheid wat die voornemende student voorheen

behaal het in die vak (ke) waarin hy / sy wil voortgaan met sy / haar studies, nie ooreenstem met

die betrokke programvereistes nie. Indien die aansoeke wat ontvang word vir 'n program meer is

as wat die betrokke navorsingsentiteit in die program kan hanteer, word die groep studente wat

na die mening van die navorsingsdirekteur in oorleg met die skooldirekteur die grootste kans op

sukses het, gekies vir die betrokke program. Die agtergrond en potensiaal van studente word ook

in ag geneem in hierdie keuringsproses.

NAS.6.2.1.5 Approval of the study programme / Goedkeuring van die

studieprogram Approval of the study programme takes place in terms of the provisions of the General Rules and



Goedkeuring van die studieprogram geskied na aanleiding van die bepalings in die Algemene

Reëls en die tersaaklike bepalings in die Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie. Voornemende

studente moet hierdie handleiding baie deeglik raadpleeg.

NAS.6.2.1.6 Articulation possibilities / Artikulasie moontlikhede A student having completed this degree may be admitted to the PhD studies in a core subject in

which adequate credits have been obtained. /

Na verwerwing van hierdie graad kan die student toegelaat word tot verdere leer vir die PhD-

graad in “n kernmodule waarin voldoende krediete verwerf is.

NAS.6.2.1.7 Changing from master’s to doctor’s studies / Verandering van

magisterstudie na doktorstudie The General Rules 4.13 make provision for a student who is registered for a master’s degree and

has attained, according to the unanimous judgement of the study leader and the research and

school directors concerned, outcomes of a quality and scope acceptable for a doctorate, to apply

to the Faculty Board to change his/her registration for master’s studies to that for a doctorate. /





magistergraadstudie na doktorsgraadstudie te verander

NAS.6.2.1.8 Exit level outcomes / Uittreevlakuitkomste

By completion of this qualification, the student should be able to: /

Na voltooiing van hierdie kwalifikasie behoort die student in staat te wees om:

a. Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base in a specific relevant field to

Agricultural Economics.

’n Omvattende en sistematiese kennisbasis te demonstreer in ‘n spesifieke relevante

gebied tot Landbou-ekonomie.

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b. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques

relevant to agriculture and be able to collect and critical evaluate current research and take

part in scholarly debates in this particular field of specialization. /

’n Kritiese begrip te demonstreer van die teorie, navorsingsmetodologie en tegnieke

relevant tot landbou en in staat wees om vir huidige navorsing inligting in te samel

en krities te evalueer, en deel te neem aan akademiese debatte op hierdie bepaalde

spesialisasiegebied.

c. Identify, analyze and deal with complex real world problems and issues regarding

agriculture, to apply relevant research methods, techniques and technologies, collect,

interpret and evaluate data under supervision and communicate results of the research to

specialist and non-specialist audiences in a dissertation which meets the standards of the

faculties and NWU./

Komplekse werklike globale probleme en kwessies rakende die landbou te

identifiseer, te ontleed en daarmee te handel; om tersaaklike navorsingsmetodes, -

tegnieke en tegnologie toe te pas, data te versamel, te interpreteer en onder toesig

te evalueer, en die resultate van die navorsing in ’n verhandeling wat voldoen aan die

standaarde van die fakulteite en die NWU aan spesialis- en nie-spesialisgehore te

kommunikeer.

NAS.6.2.1.9 Objective / Doel

The purpose of this programme is to provide students of specialist knowledge and advanced skills

in research methodology, which should enable the student to continue as a specialist in the field

of Agricultural Sciences on NQF-level 9. The qualifier should belong to a prestigious group of

masters in the field of Agricultural Sciences in the country. Students will have access to further

studies in Agricultural Sciences nationally, as well as internationally. /

Die doel met hierdie program is om studente te voorsien van spesialiskennis en gevorderde

vaardighede in navorsingsmetodologie wat elke student in staat behoort te stel om sy of haar

werk voort te sit as ’n kundige op die gebied van die Landbouwetenskap op NKR-vlak 9. Die

persoon wat kwalifiseer, moet deel kan uitmaak van ’n uitgelese groep meesters op die gebied

van die landbouwetenskappe in die land. Studente sal nasionaal sowel as internasionaal toegang

hê tot verdere studie in die landbouwetenskappe.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOU-EKONOMIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CG N01 N801P

2CG N01 N801M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


PC: Full Time / Voltyds;

MC: Full Time & Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

AECM871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180

Total Credits for the Programme/ Totale Krediete vir die Program 180

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN LANDBOUVOORLIGTING

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CJ N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

AEXM871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180


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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN DIEREGESONDHEID

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CE N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

AHMM871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN VEEKUNDE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CK N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ASDM871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CROP SCIENCE / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEWASKUNDE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission to this master’s programme, a student must be in possession of a 4 year

BSc in Agriculture Hons degree, (including subjects relevant to crop science, soil science,

horticulture, plant breeding, plant protection) or a relevant postgraduate diploma at level 8 in an

appropriate field, or the equivalent of these as approved by Senate. A prospective student must

comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the rules of the faculty offering the

qualification, and as contained in the faculty yearbook.

Admission to the study is also subject to the approval of the School Director (MC) or Research

Unit Director (PC) and a post graduate selection committee, which will be based on a satisfactory

study record and appropriate qualification already obtained. The School Director (MC) or

Research Unit Director (PC) may require additional subjects/modules to be completed before the

admission to the MSc (Agric).

An evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be

submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CF N01 N801P

2CF N01 N801M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


PC: Full Time

MC: Full Time & Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

AGRM871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180


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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE UNIT FOR BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN DIE EENHEID VIR BEDRYFSWISKUNDE EN

INFORMATIKA

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD

NAS.6.7.1.1 Specific Assumed Prior Learning The student has already obtained an appropriate honours baccalaureus degree. If not, the

school director and/or centre director determines in consultation with the research director,

and if necessary after consulting the Dean and with notice to the Faculty Board, whether the

candidate may be admitted to the MSc studies on the strength of knowledge and skills acquired

by prior learning and work experience that led to learning/

Die student beskik oor ŉ honneurs baccalaureusgraad. Indien nie, bepaal die skooldirekteur

en/of die sentrumdirekteur in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur, en indien nodig na

oorlegpleging met die dekaan, en met kennisgewing aan die fakulteitsraad, of die kandidaat op

grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei

het, tot die MSc-studie toegelaat kan word.

For an MSc in a specific subject (Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or

Mathematics) the honours baccalaureus degree in the same subject is normally required, with

the following additions/

Normaalweg word vir ŉ MSc-graad in ŉ spesifieke vakrigting (Rekenaarwetenskap, Statistiek,

Toegepaste Wiskunde of Wiskunde), die honneurs baccalaureusgraad in dieselfde vak vereis met

die volgende toevoegings:

An honours baccalaureus degree in Mathematics in which Statistics has been taken at

level 7 grants admission to Statistics / ŉ Honneurs baccalaureusgraad in Wiskunde met

ŉ baccalaureusgraad waarin Statistiek tot op vlak 7 verwerf is, verleen toegang tot

Statistiek.

A four-year Baccalaureus degree in Engineering with Applied Mathematics at level 7

grants admission to Applied Mathematics / ŉ Vierjarige baccalaureusgraad in

Ingenieurswese met Toegepaste Wiskunde tot op vlak 7, verleen toegang tot

Toegepaste Wiskunde.

For admission to the programmes 2BP P01, 2BP P02 and 2BP P03 in Business Mathematics and

Informatics (BMI) above and beyond the assumed prior learning as stated in the general

programme description of the MSc programme a student is also required to have taken the

BScHons qualification in Business Mathematics and Informatics, subject to the following specific

prerequisites: /

Vir toelating tot die programme 2BP P01, 2BP P02 en 2BP P03 in Bedryfswiskunde en

Informatika (BWI), word bo-en behalwe vir die aannames oor vorige leer soos in die algemene

MSc-programbeskrywing vermeld, ook nog vereis dat 'n student die BScHons -kwalifikasie in

Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika verwerf het, en wel onderhewig aan die volgende spesifieke

voorvereistes:

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Masters’ Programme/

Magister Program

Programme Code/

Program Kode

Honours program

Honneurs program

MSc in Business Mathematics

and Informatics 2BP P01

2DR L01 N601P ;

2DP L01 N601P


and Informatics with Financial

Mathematics

2BP P02 2DQ L01 N601P


and Informatics with Business

Analytics

2BP P03

2FP L01 N601P

or

equivalent 4-year degree

Switching between the curricula may take place in consultation with Director of the Centre for

BMI /

Oorskakeling tussen kurrikulums, kan in oorleg met die Sentrumdirekteur van BWI geskied.

Apart from the prerequisites specified for admission in NAS.7.1.1 students may be refused to be

admitted to the postgraduate BMI qualifications 2BP P01, 2BP P02 and 2BP P02 if the Centre

should have insufficient capacity to handle the accompanying projects (BWIR828). This

limitation will naturally be applied very cautiously and will vary from year to year. The selection

process of the master’s degree in BMI takes place during September of the previous year and

only the best candidates will be selected /

Benewens die voorvereistes vir toelating in NAS.7.1.1 gespesifiseer, kan studente toegang tot die

nagraadse BWI-programme 2BP P01, 2BP P02 en 2BP P02 geweier word, mits die Sentrum

onvoldoende kapasiteit het om die gepaardgaande projekte (BWIR828) te hanteer. Hierdie

beperking sal uiteraard met omsigtigheid toegepas word en kan wissel van jaar tot jaar. Die

keuringsproses vir die M-graad in BWI vind in September van die vorige jaar plaas, en net die

beste kandidate word hiervoor gekies

For the MSc in Risk Analytics 2ED P01 (N865P) the candidate must already have obtained an

honours degree in mathematical sciences with theoretical or practical experience in risk

analysis/

Vir die MSc in Risiko-analise 2ED P01 (N865P), moet die kandidaat beskik oor ŉ Honneursgraad

in die Wiskundige Wetenskappe met teoretiese of praktiese ervaring in Risiko-analise.

NAS.6.7.1.2 PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / PROGRAMSPESIFIEKE ARTIKULASIE MOONTLIKHEDE

MSc programmes in Computer Science, Statistics 2CY P01 N802P, Applied Mathematics 2FK

P01 N802P and Mathematics 2GA P01 N802P /

MSc programme in Rekenaarwetenskap, Statistiek 2CY P01 N802P, Toegepaste Wiskunde 2FK

P01 N802P en Wiskunde 2GA P01 N802P

On successful completion of the MSc programme the student will have direct access to further

learning for the doctoral degree at NQF level 10 /

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Met die suksesvolle voltooiing van die MSc-program sal die student direk toegang hê tot verdere

leer vir die doktorsgraad op NKR-vlak 10:

Credits will be awarded for modules of other faculties and institutions on condition that

the outcomes and total credit requirements of this qualification are totally complied with.

/

Krediet sal verleen word vir modules van ander fakulteite en inrigtings, op voorwaarde dat

die uitkoms- en totale kredietvereistes vir hierdie kurrikulum as geheel nagekom word.

With the basic applicable and expert skills, as well as the research skills that the student

has acquired by this qualification in one of the mathematical, computer and natural

science disciplines or health science disciplines, he/she will be equipped to continue with

further learning and research in related specialist areas at other institutions /

Met die basiese, toepasbare en spesialis-vaardighede, sowel as navorsingsvaardighede,

wat die student met hierdie kwalifikasie in een van die wiskundige, rekenaarkundige en

natuurwetenskaplike of gesondheidswetenskaplike dissiplines opgedoen het, sal die

student toegerus wees om met verdere leer en navorsing voort te gaan in verwante

spesialisasiegebiede aan ander inrigtings.

MSc programme 2BP P01, 2BP P02 and 2BP P02 in Business Mathematics and Informatics and

2ED P01 N802P in Risk Analytics /

MSc-programme 2BP P01, 2BP P02 and 2BP P02 in Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika en 2ED

P01, (N802P) in Risiko-analise

The above-mentioned MSc programs grant admission to a PhD in Risk Analytics and a PhD in

Business Mathematics and Informatics. Please note that due to the nature of the BMI industry

directed research projects, all projects have to be completed before the end of the academic

year. Failure to do so will result in failing the degree /

Bogenoemde MSc programme gee toelating tot 'n PhD-studie in Risiko-analise. Neem kennis dat

alle projekte in die BWI Industrie-gerigte navorsingsprojekte, voltooi moet wees voor die einde

van die akademiese jaar. Studente wat nie hieraan voldoen nie, druip hul graad.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (COURSEWORK) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN REKENAARWETENSKAP (KURSUSWERK)


2GK P01 N801P





Full Time / Voltyds





Credits/ Krediete

RSWW811 Research Methodology / Navorsingsmetodologie

8

Selects in consultation with the research director and the school director TWO other modules from the following list /

Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en skooldirekteur TWEE modules uit die volgende lys:

ITRW876 Databases / Databasisse

32

ITRW877 Decision Support Systems /

Besluitsteunstelsels 32

ITRW878 Artificial Intelligence /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie 32

ITRW883 Image Processing /

Beeldverwerking 32

ITRW884 Information Systems Engineering/

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese 32

ITRW885 Computer Security / Rekenaarsekuriteit

32

ITRW886 Data Warehouses /

Datapakhuise 32


Second/ Tweede Semester Module Code/ Modulekode


Credits/ Krediete

RSWW821 Research Communication / Navorsingskommunikasie

8



ITRN872 Dissertation / Verhandeling

100


180

160

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (RESEARCH) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN REKENAARWETENSKAP (NAVORSING)

NAS.6.7.3.1 Admission Requirements The student has already obtained an appropriate honours baccalaureus degree. For an MSc in

a specific subject (Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or Mathematics) the

BScHons in the same subject is normally required.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2DB N01 N801P

2DB N01 N801M

2DB N01 N801V


Instruction/


Potchefstroom / Mahikeng / Vanderbijlpark


Delivery Mode/


Full Time/Voltyds &

Part Time/Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ITWV871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180


161

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDIGE STATISTIEK

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CY P01 N802P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

RSWW813 Research Methods in the Mathematical Sciences /

Navorsingsmetodes in Wiskundige Wetenskappe 8

Select in consultation with the research director and the school director TWO other modules from the

following list /

Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en skooldirekteur TWEE modules uit die volgende lys:

STTK884 Advanced Resampling Methods /

Gevorderde Hersteekproefnemingsmetodes 36

STTK885 Advanced Statistical Models /

Gevorderde Statistiese Modelle 36

STTK886 Advanced Multivariate Statistics /

Gevorderde Meerveranderlike Statistiek 36

STTK887 Advanced Probability Theory /

Gevorderde Waarskynlikheidsleer 36

STTK888 Advanced Time Series Models /

Gevorderde Tydsreeksmodelle 36

STTK889 Advanced Stochastic Processes /

Gevorderde Stogastiese Prosesse 36

STTN884 Advanced Survival Models /

Gevorderde Oorlewingsteorie 36

Total / Totaal 72


STTN872 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 100



162

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS (COURSEWORK) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE (KURSUSWERK)

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2FK P01 N802P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/


Krediete



Select in consultation with the research director and the school director TWO modules from the

following list /

Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en die skooldirekteur TWEE van die volgende

modules:

APPM874 Applicable Analysis I/

Toepasbare Analise I 36

APPM875 Applicable Analysis II /

Toepasbare Analise II 36

APPM876 Modelling I /

Modellering I 36

APPM877 Modelling II /

Modellering II 36

APPM878 Principles and Paradigms:Applied Mathematics /

Beginsels en Paradigmas: Toegepaste Wiskunde 36


Diskrete Strukture I 36

MTHS888 Principles and Paradigms: Pure Mathematics 36

Total / Totaal 72



Verhandeling 100



163

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE WISKUNDE (NAVORSING)

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2FL N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete


Verhandeling 180


164

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS (COURSEWORK) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDE (KURSUSWERK)

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2GA P01 N802P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete



Select in consultation with the research director and the school director TWO other modules


Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en direkteur TWEE van die volgende modules:

MTHS874 Abstract Analysis I /

Abstrakte Analise I 36

MTHS875 Abstract Analysis II /

Abstrakte Analise II 36

MTHS876 Algebra I /

Algebra I 36

MTHS877 Algebra II /

Algebra II 36


Diskrete Strukture I 36

MTHS879 Discrete Structures II /

Diskrete Strukture II 36

MTHS888 Principles and Paradigms: Pure Mathematics / Beginsels

en Paradigmas: Suiwer Wiskunde 36

Total / Totaal 72



Verhandeling 100



165

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH) /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN WISKUNDE (NAVORSING)

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CV N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete


Verhandeling 180


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING/

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN NATUURWETENSKAPONDERWYS

NAS.6.7.9.1 Admission requirements for the programme / Toelatingsvereistes

vir die program Prospective students must hold an applicable honours degree and a Post-Graduate Certificate in

Education (PGCE). /

Voornemende studente moet oor 'n toepaslike honneursgraad en die Nagraadse

Onderwyssertifikaat (NGOS) beskik.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CU N01 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

NWON871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


166

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RISK ANALYTICS /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN RISIKO-ANALISE

NAS.6.7.10.1 Admission requirements / Toelatingsvereistes The curriculum consists of a dissertation and an examination paper on topics that are

supportive of the research done for the dissertation. The study leader decides together

with the research director and the school/centre director on appropriate topics/

Die kurrikulum bestaan uit ŉ verhandeling en ŉ vraestel oor onderwerpe wat ondersteunend

is vir die navorsing wat gedoen word vir die verhandeling. Die studieleier saam met die

navorsingsdirekteur en skooldirekteur/sentrumdirekteur, besluit op die gepaste onderwerpe:

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2ED P01 N802P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

Select in consultation with the research director and director of the Centre for BMI TWO of the

following modules /

Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en direkteur van die Sentrum vir BWI TWEE van die

volgende modules :

BWIA812 Enterprise-wide Risk Management I / Ondernemingwye

Risikobestuur I 16







BWIN615 Financial Modelling I /


BWIN817 Practical Credit Risk /

Kleinhandel Kredietrisiko 16

BWIN818 Topical Research Issues in Risk Analysiss / Voorpunt

Risikovraagstukke 16

Total / Totaal 32

167

Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

Select in consultation with the research director and director of the Centre for BMI ONE of the

following modules /

Kies in oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur en direkteur van die Sentrum vir BWI EEN van die

volgende modules:

BWIN621 Quantitative Risk Analysis II /

Kwantitatiewe Risiko-analise II 16

BWIN622 Pricing of Derivatives A /

Prysing van Afgeleides A 16

BWIN625 Financial Modelling Optimisation /

Finansiële Modellering Optimalisering 16

Total / Totaal 16


BWIN872 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 132



MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS /


NAS.6.7.11.1 Admission Requirements / Toelatingsvereistes The MSc degree is a qualification that may follow on an NQF level 8 qualification four year

Bachelors degree, a Honours BSc or another recognised degree approved by the Dean.

For admission to the programme 2BP P04, MSc Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI)

a student is required to have taken any of the below Hons BSc qualifications, but the

following pre-requisites with regards to the elective modules apply:

MSc Module Pre-requisite Hons programme(s)/ Voorvereiste Hons Program(me)

BWIA812 2DR L01 N601P or 2DP L01 N601P or

2DQ L01 N601P

BWIA821 2DR L01 N601P

BWIN812 2DQ L01 N601P

BWIB822

2DR L01 N601P or 2DP L01 N601P or 2DQ L01 N601P or

2FP L01 N601P

BWIB817


2FP L01 N601P

BWIB821


2FP L01 N601P

168

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS /


Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2BP P04 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BWIB818 Business Intelligence /

Bedryfsintelligensie 16

BWIM815 Industry Integration Methodology /

Bedryfsintegrasiemetodologie 16

BWIN817 Retail Credit Risk /

Kleinhandel Kredietrisiko 16

Students must select BWIA812 or BWIN812 or (BWIB822 and BWIB817) totalling 24 credits

BWIA812 Enterprise-wide Risk Management I 24

BWIB817 Optimisation for Decision Making /

Optimering vir Besluitneming 12

BWIN812 Pricing of Derivatives B 24

BWIB822* Contemporary Issues in Business Analytics 12



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BWIR828 Industry Directed Research Project /

Industriegerigte Navorsingsprojek 96

Students must select ONE MODULE below.

BWIA821 may only be taken by students who completed BWIA812 in the first semester and

completed 2DR L01 N601P as honours qualification or the equivalent professional exam (ASSA

A311)

BWIB821 Data Mining Techniques /

Data-ontginningstegnieke 12

BWIA821** Enterprise-wide Risk Management II 12




*BWIB822 is presented in the first semester

**BWIA821 may only be taken by students who completed 2DR L01 N601P as honours qualification or the

equivalent professional exam (ASSA A311

169

NAS.7 MASTER OF SCIENCE / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN FISIKA



Physics or equivalent degree is required for entry into the master’s programme. Admission will

only be granted upon reviewing the candidate’s academic record and background.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CW N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MPHY871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTROPHYSICAL SCIENCES /

MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN ASTROFISIESE WETENSKAPPE



All of the modules described in the curricula below are not necessarily presented every year. The

Research director decides in consultation with the lecturers which modules may be taken in each

semester./

Al die modules in die program wat hieronder beskryf word, word nie noodwendig elke jaar

aangebied nie. Die Navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die dosente, bepaal jaarliks watter van die

modules in elke semester van die M-studie geneem kan word



BScHons in Physics or equivalent degree, is required for entry into the master’s programme.

Admission will only be granted upon reviewing the candidate’s academic record and background./

'n BScHons in Fisika of 'n ekwivalente graad, is 'n voorvereiste vir toelating tot die Meestersprogram. 'n Aansoeker sal slegs toegelaat word na insae in die kandidaat se akademiese rekord en agtergrond.

170

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CQ P01 N801P

Astrophysical Sciences/Astrofisiese Wetenskappe


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

A student chooses THREE of the following in consultation with the Research Director / Student

kies in oorleg met die Navorsingsdirekteur

DRIE van die volgende modules:

FSKM811 Astrophysics I/

Astrofisika I 16

FSKM812 Transport Theory/

Transportteorie 16

FSKM813 Astrophysics II/

Astrofisika II 16

FSKM814 Heliospheric Physics/

Heliosferiese Fisika 16

FSKM815 General Physics/ *

Algemene Fisika* 16

FSKM816 Advanced Plasma Physics/

Gevorderde Plasmafisika 16

FSKM817 General Relativity /

Algemene Relatiwiteit 16



FSKS872 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 132



*Select in consultation with the Research Director a topic in General Physics/

*Kies in oorleg met die Navorsingsdirekteur ‘n onderwerp in Algemene Fisika.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE: PHASING OUT/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN ASTROFISIKA EN RUIMTEWETENSKAP: Faseer uit

Not available for registration.


2CR P01 N801P





Full Time / Voltyds



Credits/ Krediete

A student choose 60 credits of the following in consultation with the Research Director / Student kies in oorleg met die Navorsingsdirekteur

60 krediete van die volgende modules:

FSKB874 Plasma Physics/

Plasmafisika 12

FSKB875 Magnetohydrodynamics/ Magnetohidrodinamika

12

FSKB891 Theoretical Cosmology/ Teoretiese Kosmologie

12

FSKB877 Cataclysmic Variables/

Kataklismiese Veranderlikes 12

FSKB878 Extragalactic Astronomy /

Ekstragalaktiese Astronomie 12

FSKB879 Advanced General Relativity/

Gevorderde Algemene Relatiwiteit 12

FSKB880 High Energy Astrophysics and Pulsars/

Hoë-energie Astrofisika en Pulsare 12

FSKB882 Stellar Structure and Evolution/

Sterstruktuur en -evolusie 12

FSKB885 Geomagnetism and Aeronomy/ Geomagnetisme en Aeronomie

12

FSKB886 Computational Astrophysics/

Berekeningsastrofisika 12

FSKB887 Radio Interferometry/ Radio Interferometrie

12

FSKB888 Time Series and Data Analysis/

Tydsreekse en Data Analise 12

FSKB889 Space Weather/

Ruimteweer 12

FSKB890 Observational Cosmology/ Waarnemingskosmologie

12

Elective modules / Keuse modules: Total 1st/ Totaal 1ste Semester 60

Compulsory Module/ Verpligte Module

FSKS872 Dissertation/ Verhandeling

132


192

172

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN TOEGEPASTE STRALINGSWETENSKAP

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2HE P01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/




Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MARR811 Radioanalytical Applications 16

MARR812 Environmental Applications 16

MARR813 Radioactive Waste Management 16

MARR814 Industrial Applications 16

MARR815 Technology Management 16



MARR873 Mini - Dissertation 100



173

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN CHEMIE



To gain admission to the qualification a student must have obtained an Honours degree in Chemistry. /

Om toelating tot die kwalifikasie te verkry, moet 'n student 'n Honneursgraad in Chemie verwerf het.


2CM N01 N801P 2CM N01 N801M



Potchefstroom / Mahikeng (AFRIKAANS / ENGLISH)






Credits/ Krediete

CHEM871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


174

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BIOCHEMIE



*Presentation and oral examination of the dissertation and relevant field of HDMG871. /

*Voordrag en mondelinge eksaminering van die verhandeling en toepaslike studieveld van

HDMG871.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2EF P01 N801P

2EF P01 N801M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BCHN872 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 135

BCHN877* Advanced Biochemistry* /

Gevorderde Biochemie 45


175

NAS.8 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES

To gain admission to the qualification a student must have obtained an Honours degree in

Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree (subject to approval by the Director). Alternatively,

applicants must have the status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by

attaining a level of competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the

Faculty, is adequate for the purposes of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for

registration must give evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such




FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME AND ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE

REËLS EN TOELATINGSVEREISTES VIR DIE PROGRAMME MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

This programme can only be followed if a student already has an appropriate honours degree. /

Hierdie program kan slegs gevolg word indien die student reeds oor ŉ toepaslike honneursgraad

beskik.

The topic of a MSc dissertation must be selected in conjunction with the directors of the School

and Research Unit, from one of the followed research fields/

Die onderwerp vir 'n MSc verhandeling moet in oorleg met die direkteure van die Skool en

Navorsingseenheid, uit een van die volgende navorsingsrigtings gekies word:

a. Climate change, Air Quality and Impacts/ Klimaatsverandering, luggehalte en invloede

b. Aquatic Ecosystem Health/ Akwatiese ekosisteemwelstand

c. Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology/ Biodiversiteit en bewaringsekologie

d. Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience/ Ekologiese interaksies en ekostelsel

veerkragtigheid

e. Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation/ Ruimtelike beplanning, ontwikkeling

en implementering

f. Environmental Geology and Soil Sciences/ Omgewingsgeologie en grondkunde

176

PROGRAMME: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES / PROGRAM: MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CT N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MENV871 Dissertation 180


Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CT N02 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

OMWN871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


177

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

ATMOSFERIESE CHEMIE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/ TOELATINGSVEREISTES


Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants must have the status of

such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level of competence which,

in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate for the purposes of

admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for registration must give evidence of

his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as Senate may require,

and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as

issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted if a previous

qualification was obtained in a foreign country.

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

CHEM871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


178

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCES / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET RAMP-

RISIKOWETENSKAPPE








and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as issued

by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted if a previous qualification

was obtained in a foreign country.

Qualification Code/




Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds




Credits/ Krediete

DRRS871 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 180


179

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

GEÏNTEGREERDE PLAAGBESTUUR

Qualification Code/




Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds




Credits/ Krediete

IPMM871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH MINING HYDROLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

MYNHIDROLOGIE



In this programme research can be conducted on any area in Mining Hydrolgy, although the Unit

retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there does not exist sufficient

capacity. / Daar kan in hierdie program navorsing gedoen word oor enige aspek van Mynbou

Hidrologie, alhoewel die Sentrum die reg voorbehou om ŉ student nie te aanvaar, as daar nie

genoegsame spesifieke kundigheid onder personeel oor die spesifieke navorsingstema is nie.


2CT N06 N801P





Full Time / Voltyds




Credits/ Krediete

HDMG871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


180

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH HYDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE MET

HIDROLOGIE EN GEOHIDROLOGIE

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM

In this programme research can be conducted on any area in Hydrology and Geohydrology,

although the Unit retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there does not

exist sufficient capacity. /

Daar kan in hierdie program navorsing gedoen word oor enige aspek van Hidrologie of

Geohidrologie, alhoewel die Sentrum die reg voorbehou om ŉ student nie te aanvaar, as daar

nie genoegsame spesifieke kundigheid onder personeel oor die spesifieke navorsingstema is nie








and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as



Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

HDGH871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


181

NAS.9 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN DIERKUNDE

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME / FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM

In this programme research can be conducted on any area in Zoology, although the Unit retains the

right not to accept a candidate in instances where there does not exist sufficient capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit die Dierkunde, alhoewel die

Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie voldoende

kapasiteit bestaan nie.

ADMISSON REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES

To gain admission to the qualification a student must have obtained an Honours degree in Zoology,

or equivalent degree (subject to approval by the Director). Alternatively, applicants must have the

status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level of competence

which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate for the

purposes of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for registration must give

evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as Senate may

require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DD N01 N601P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

DRKN871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


182

NAS.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CP N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MGEO871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


183

NAS.11 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN GEOGRAFIE EN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR


In this programme research can be conducted on any aspect of Geography and environmental

management, although the Unit retains the right not to accept a student if there is not sufficient

particular expertise among staff on the specific research topic. Specialisation fields include (but

are not limited to):

a. Spatial Studies

b. Environmental Impact Analysis and all aspects thereof

c. Environmental Management and all aspects thereof

d. Physical and Human Geography


A candidate should, unless otherwise determined by the Faculty Board, be in possession of an

Honours qualification in Geography or Environmental Sciences or its equivalent as approved by

Senate, as well as comply with any other requirements prescribed in the rules of the Faculty

offering this Master's degree, to be permitted to register for a Master's qualification in

Geography and Environmental Management.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DG N01 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

GGFN871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


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NAS.12 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN MIKROBIOLOGIE


In this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Microbiology, although the

School/Unit retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not sufficient

capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit Mikrobiologie, alhoewel

die Skool/Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie

voldoende kapasiteit bestaan nie.


To qualify for admission to a master’s programme, a student must be in possession of a relevant

honours degree or postgraduate diploma at level 8 in an appropriate field (subject to approval by

the Director), or the equivalent of these as approved by Senate. In addition, a prospective student

must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the rules of the faculty offering the

qualification, and as contained in the faculty yearbook.

Under circumstances as explained in the faculty yearbook after approval by Senate, a prospective

student with a four-year undergraduate degree at exit level 8 may be considered for admission to a

cognate Master’s Degree.


submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DE N01 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MKBN871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


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NAS.13 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN BIOLOGIE


In this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Microbiology, although the

School/Unit retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not sufficient

capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit Mikrobiologie, alhoewel die

Skool/Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To qualify for admission to a master’s programme, a student must be in possession of a relevant

honours degree (in Microbiology/Biology) or postgraduate diploma at level 8 in an appropriate

field (subject to approval by the Director), or the equivalent of these as approved by Senate. In

addition, a prospective student must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the rules

of the faculty offering the qualification, and as contained in the faculty yearbook.

Under circumstances as explained in the faculty yearbook after approval by Senate, a prospective

student with a four-year undergraduate degree at exit level 8 may be considered for admission to a

cognate Master’s Degree.

In this programme, research will be conducted on any subject in the field of Biology, depending on

the availability of the requisite expertise to supervise. An applicant for registration must give

evidence of attainments and education and complete such preliminary work.



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CL N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BIOM871 Dissertation 180


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NAS.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BOTANY / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN PLANTKUNDE

FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEITSPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM

In this programme research can be conducted on any subject in the field of Botany, although the

Unit retains the right not to accept a candidate in cases where there is not sufficient capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit die Plantkunde, alhoewel

die Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie voldoende

kapasiteit bestaan nie

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / TOELATINGSVEREISTES To gain admission to the qualification a student must have obtained an Honours degree in Botany,

or equivalent degree (subject to approval by the Director). Alternatively, applicants must have the




evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as Senate

may require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation

certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted if a

previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DF N01 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/


Full Time /

Voltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

PLKN871 Dissertation/Verhandeling 180


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NAS.15 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR


Prospective students must, before the date set by the relevant research director in consultation

with the relevant school director involved, apply to the relevant research director for selection

and formal admission to the intended programme in the following year (see General Rules 4.3).

Only students who, on the basis of their academic record and other proven prior learning, are

judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted to a programme. The background

and potential of students are also taken into account in this selection process. Late applications

will only be considered if an additional student can be accommodated in the relevant subject

group. /

Voornemende studente moet voor die keerdatum soos deur die navorsingsdirekteur in oorleg met

die skooldirekteur bepaal, by die navorsingsdirekteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele

toelating tot die beoogde program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk Algemene Reël 4.3). Slegs

studente wat, geoordeel aan hulle akademiese rekord en ander bewese tersaaklike vooraf leer, 'n

realistiese kans op sukses het, sal tot 'n program toegelaat word. Studente se agtergrond en

potensiaal word in hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs

oorweeg kan word indien daar nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke program

beskikbaar is.

NB: Lectures for the taught modules for this degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural

Sciences are presented mainly on a part time basis in English only /

NB: Lesings vir die gedoseerde modules van hierdie graad word slegs na-uurs en in Engels

aangebied.


Research in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is managed in research entities.

The research entities are furthermore responsible for the master’s (MSc) and doctorate (PhD)

training curricula, i.e. curricula that contain a considerable research component./ Navorsing

word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe bestuur in navorsingsentiteite. Die

navorsingsentiteite is verder verantwoordelik vir die magister- en PhD-opleidingskurrikulums,

dit wil sê kurrikulums wat 'n beduidende navorsingskomponent bevat.

Apart from very rare exceptions that must be approved by the Dean, the research required for

this master’s degree must be conducted in the RESEARCH UNIT of Environmental Sciences and

Management./ Behoudens hoë uitsonderings wat deur die dekaan goedgekeur moet word,

moet die navorsing wat vir hierdie M-graad vereis word in die Navorsingseenheid vir

Omgewingswetenskappe en –Bestuur, verrig word.

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN STUDIE



registration for the specific programme. In terms of the procedure explained in the General

Rules 1.14, a student may apply for an extension of the study period. /



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ASSUMED PRIOR LEARNING / AANAMES OOR VORIGE LEER

The student has already obtained an honours baccalaureus degree in Geography and

Environmental Management or Studies. /

Die student beskik oor ’n honneurs baccalaureusgraad in Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur/-

studie.

If the student does not conform to the provision of NAS 8.2.2 the school director determines in

consultation with the research director and, if necessary, after consulting the Dean and with

notice to the Faculty Board, whether the candidate may be admitted to studies for the

master’s degree in environmental management (Master of Environmental Management) on

the strength of knowledge and skills acquired by prior learning and work experience. /

Indien die student nie aan die bepaling van NAS.8.2.2 voldoen nie, bepaal die skooldirekteur in

oorleg met die navorsingsdirekteur, en indien nodig na oorlegpleging met die dekaan, en met

kennisgewing aan die fakulteitsraad, of die kandidaat op grond van kennis en vaardighede

opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei het, tot die Magister in

Omgewingsbestuur toegelaat kan word.

On the ground of the assessment of individual merits by the school director, in consultation

with the research director, a prospective student may be required to pass certain fundamental

and core modules before he/she will be admitted to the Master of Environmental

Management studies./

Op grond van individuele meriete-beoordeling deur die Skooldirekteur in oorleg met die

navorsingsdirekteur, kan van ’n voornemende student verwag word om eers bepaalde

kernmodules te slaag, voordat hy tot die Magister in Omgewingsbestuur toegelaat word.

Programme specific assumptions are, where applicable, indicated in the programme

descriptions. /


aangedui.


The admission requirements and the prescribed dates for registration are set out in the

General Rules. /

Die toelatingsvereistes en vereiste datums van registrasie word uiteengesit in die Algemene

Reëls.

The relevant research director in consultation with the school director, may refuse admission

to a programme if the standard of competence previously attained by the prospective student

in the subject(s) in which he/she wishes to continue his/her studies does not conform to the

relevant programme requirements./

Die navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die skooldirekteur, kan toelating tot 'n program weier

indien die standaard van bekwaamheid wat die voornemende student tevore in die betrokke

vak(ke) waarin die student verder wil studeer, bereik het, nie aan die betrokke

programvereistes voldoen nie.

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handle in that programme, the group of students who, in the opinion of the research director

in consultation with the school director, has the greatest chance of success will be selected for

the relevant programme. The background and potential of students will also be taken into

account in this selection process. /

Indien meer aansoeke vir 'n program ontvang word as wat die navorsingsentiteit in daardie

program kan hanteer, word die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die


betrokke program gekeur. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in hierdie

keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem.

APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME / GOEDKEURING VAN DIE STUDIEPROGRAM

Approval of the study programme takes place in terms of the provisions in the General Rules

and the relevant provisions in the Manual for Postgraduate Studies. Prospective students must

consult this manual carefully. Full information on the programme in which research for this

degree may be undertaken is available from the director of the research area. /

Goedkeuring van die studieprogram geskied na aanleiding van die bepalings in die Algemene

Reël en die tersaaklike bepalings in die Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie. Voornemende

studente moet hierdie handleiding baie deeglik raadpleeg. Volledige inligting oor die

programme waarin daar vir hierdie graad navorsing gedoen kan word, is van die direkteur van

die navorsingsentiteit verkrygbaar

ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIE MOONTLIKHEDE

A student having completed this degree may be admitted to the PhD studies in a core subject in

which adequate credits have been obtained. /

'n Student wat hierdie graad voltooi het, kan toegelaat word tot PhD studie in 'n kernvak waarin

daar voldoende kredietpunte verwerf is.


General Exit Level Outcomes / Algemene Uittreevlakuitkomste

On successful completion of this qualification the student ought to be able to provide proof that

he has command of the following skills and competencies: /

By die suksesvolle voltooiing van hierdie kwalifikasie behoort die student in staat te wees om

bewys te lewer dat hy oor die volgende vaardighede en bevoegdhede beskik:

The ability to apply corporate environmental management and demonstrate a good

understanding and a knowledge of concepts such as sustainability, environmental

legislation and the role of local authorities in environmental management; /

Korporatiewe omgewingsbestuur te kan toepas en ŉ goeie begrip en kennis te besit van

konsepte soos volhoubaarheid, omgewingsreg en die rol van plaaslike owerhede in

omgewingsbestuur

The ability to implement environmental management systems and apply environmental

standards; / Die vermoë om omgewingsbestuurstelsels te implementeer en omgewings

standaarde toe te pas.

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The ability to demonstrate expertise in carrying out and applying environmental

auditing, environmental impact assessments, landscape assessment and all relevant

environmental assessments and analyses; / Om kundigheid t.o.v. omgewingsoudit,

omgewingsinvloedbepalings, landskapevaluering en alle relevante omgewingsevaluering

en analises te kan uitvoer en toepas.

The ability to independently plan research, collect, process, analyse and make a résumé

of data in a mini dissertation;/ Die vermoë om selfstandig navorsing te beplan, data te

versamel, te verwerk, te analiseer en in ŉ skripsie saam te vat.

The ability to retrieve current knowledge and remain at the forefront of the latest

technology and experimental methods in environmental sciences; / Die vermoë om nuwe

kennis te ontsluit om op die voorpunt te bly van die nuutste tegnologie en eksperimentele

metodes in omgewingswetenskappe

The ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in these studies meaningfully as an

entrepreneur or for the benefit of the national economy and the people in a specific

work situation; / Die vermoë om die kennis en vaardighede opgedoen in hierdie studie

sinvol toe te pas as entrepreneur of in ’n bepaalde werksituasie tot voordeel van die

landsekonomie en die mense aan te wend.

The ability to act as a leader in the local or general community;/Om as leier te kan optree

in die plaaslike of breër gemeenskap

The ability to communicate professionally or in general with scientists and the

community, whether orally or in writing, while making use of the appropriate structure,

style and graphic and electronic support. /Oor die vermoë beskik om professioneel of

algemeen te kommunikeer met die wetenskaplikes en die gemeenskap, hetsy mondeling

of skriftelik met die gebruikmaking van die gepaste struktuur, styl en grafiese en

elektroniese ondersteuning.

SPECIFIC EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES / SPESIFIEKE UITTREEVLAK-

UITKOMSTE

NAS.15.1.8.1 Knowledge / Kennis On completion of the qualification the student will have a knowledge and skills to: /

By voltooiing van die kwalifikasie sal die student oor kennis en vaardighede beskik om:

Understand the concept of environmental reporting and be able to initiate the "State

of the environmental" report project/ Die konsep van omgewingsverslaggewing te

verstaan en in staat wees om ’n "Toestand van die omgewing "-verslag projek te

inisieer.

Understand and critically evaluate "command and control" and "joint management"

strategies in legislation; / Die "bevel-en-beheer" en "medebestuur" strategieë in die

wetgewing te verstaan en krities te valueer.

Understand the different environmental management systems, be familiar with the

requirements of ISO 14001 and be able to implement a environmental management

system based on ISO 14001; / Die verskillende omgewingsbestuur stelsels te verstaan

en die vereistes van ISO 14001 ken en in staat wees om ’n omgewingbestuurstelsel

gebaseer op ISO 14001 te implementer.

Understand the requirements of an integrated management system based on ISO

14001, ISO 9000:2000 and OHSAS 18001; / Die vereistes van ’n geïntegreerde

bestuurstelsel gebaseer op ISO 14001, ISO 9000:2000 en OHSAS 18001 te verstaan

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Understand and plan environmental monitoring and performance evaluation; /

Omgewingsmonitering en prestasie-evaluasie te verstaan en te kan beplan.

Know the requirements of ISO 19011 and be able to take part in an environmental

audit and to manage the auditing process; / Die vereistes van ISO 19011 te ken en in

staat wees om aan ’n omgewingsoudit deel te neem en die oudit proses te bestuur.

Understand the concept of sustainable development and be able to apply the

principles of Agenda 21; / Die begrip volhoubare ontwikkeling te verstaan en in staat

wees om die beginsels van Agenda 21 toe te pas

Understand in what way government structures are functioning at a local, provincial

and national level; / Te verstaan hoe die regeringstrukture op die plaaslike,

provinsiale en nasionale vlak opereer.

Understand the legal requirements of an environmental impact study; / Die wetlike

vereistes van ’n omgewingsimpakstudie te verstaan

Be able to carry out a base line study and to carry out a screening process

successfully; / In staat wees om ’n basislyn studie te doen en om die siftingsproses

suksesvol te bedryf

Be able to understand the process to determine significant impacts and to identify

and debate different possible processes; / In staat wees om die proses vir die bepaling

van beduidende impakte te verstaan en die verskillende moontlike prosesse te

identifiseer en te beredeneer.

Manage the public participation process successfully; / Die publieke deelnameproses

suksesvol te bedryf

Compile a full environmental impact report and evaluate such a report; / ’n Volledige

omgewingsimpakverslag op te stel en sodanige verslag te evalueer

Understand and manage the process of reporting on social impact; / Die sosiale

impakverslag proses te verstaan en te kan bestuur.

Understand and be able to manage the process of reporting on strategic and life

cycles impact; / Die strategiese en lewensiklusimpakverslag prosesse te verstaan en te

kan bestuur.

Understand and manage the process of environmental risk analysis./ Die

omgewingsrisiko-analise proses te verstaan en kan bestuur

NAS.15.1.8.2 Skills / Vaardighede

On successful completion this course the student will be able to use the relevant implements

(instruments) to effectively implement the full P-D-C-A-R environmental management loop.

(The P-D-C-A-R environmental management loop refers to the Denning management model as

applied to environmental management and the meaning of the symbols is the following:

"Plan-Do-Check-Act-Report".)/

Na die suksesvolle voltooiing van hierdie kursus sal studente in staat wees om die relevante

gereedskap (instrumente) te gebruik om die volle P-D-C-A-R omgewingsbestuurslus effektief te

bedryf. (Die P-D-C-A-R omgewingsbestuurslus verwys na die Denningsbestuursmodel soos van

toepassing in omgewingsbestuur en die simbole se betekenis is soos volg: "Plan-Do-Check-Act-

Report").

The student will further be able to: /

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Die student sal verder in staat wees om:

Independently plan, collect, analyse and interpret data and report the findings in a

mini dissertation that conforms to scientific standards; / Die beplanning, insameling

van data, analise, interpretering van data en verslagdoening daaroor vir ŉ skripsie, wat

aan wetenskaplike standaarde voldoen, selfstandig te kan uitvoer

Communicate in every mode, whether orally, in writing or visually; / Op alle wyses,

hetsy mondeling, skriftelik of visueel te kan kommunikeer.

Function in multidisciplinary groups and apply responsible and effective self-

management;/ In multidissiplinêre groepe te kan funksioneer en verantwoordelike en

effektiewe selfbestuur te kan toepas.

Develop an own frame of thought in writing reports./ ŉ Eie denkraamwerk te kan

verwoord in die skryf van verslae

NAS.15.1.8.3 Values / Waardes On completion of the degree the student will be able to provide proof that he/she is familiar

with the following values: /

By die voltooiing van die graad sal die student bewys kan lewer dat hy/sy vertroud is met die

volgende waardes:

Environmental, research and conservation ethics from a grounded perspective; /

ŉ Omgewings-, navorsings- en bewaringsetiek vanuit ŉ gefundeerde perspektief.

A holistic view of the nature, structure and functioning of the environment; /

ŉ Holistiese siening oor die aard, samestelling en funksionering van die omgewing.

An appreciation of the nationally and internationally shared responsibility and

stewardship with regard to the management and conservation of the environment and

biodiversity. /

ŉ Waardering vir die nasionaal- en internasionaal-gedeelde verantwoordelikheid en

rentmeesterskap met betrekking tot die bestuur en bewaring van die omgewing en

biodiversiteit.

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MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR



a. This programme is presented part-time only and in English only and extends over two

years. /

Hierdie program word slegs deeltyds en in Engels aangebied en strek oor ŉ minimum

van twee jaar.

b. Students who have an appropriate honours degree (or equivalent) may after they have

been selected be admitted to this curriculum in consultation with the school and/or

research director. /

Studente wat oor ’n toepaslike Honneursgraad (of ekwivalent) beskik kan na keuring in

oorleg met die skool- en/of navorsingsdirekteur tot hierdie kurrikulum toegelaat word.

c. The closing date for applications to be admitted to this programme is the last day of

October of the previous year. /

Die sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke om tot hierdie program toegelaat te word, is die laaste

dag van Oktober van die vorige jaar.



Geography/Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants must have

the status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level of

competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is

adequate for the purposes of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for






2CD P01 N801P



Potchefstroom (ENGLISH)





Credits/ Krediete

OMBO878 Environmental Management II/

Omgewingsbestuur II 40

OMBO879 Environmental Assessment II /

Omgewingsevaluering II 40

Mini dissertation/ Skripsie

OMBO873 Dissertation/ Verhandeling

100


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MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH ECOLOGICAL WATER REQUIREMENTS / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET EKOLOGIESE

WATERVEREISTES FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/ FAKULTEIT

SPESIFIEKE REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM


years. / Hierdie program word slegs deeltyds en in Engels aangebied en strek oor ŉ

minimum van twee jaar.



research director. / Studente wat oor ’n toepaslike Honneursgraad (of ekwivalent) beskik

kan na keuring in oorleg met die skool- en/of navorsingsdirekteur tot hierdie kurrikulum

toegelaat word.


October of the previous year. / Die sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke om tot hierdie program

toegelaat te word, is die laaste dag van Oktober van die vorige jaar.



Geography/Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants must have the

status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level of

competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate

for the purposes of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for registration must

give evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as

Senate may require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation




2CD P02 N801P



Potchefstroom (ENGLISH)





Credits/ Krediete

OMBO880 Management of Ecological Drivers in Aquatic Systems/ Bestuur van Ekologiese Drywers in Akwatiese Sisteme

40

OMBO881

Management of Ecological Responders in Aquatic Systems/

Bestuur van Ekologiese Komponente in Akwatiese Sisteme

40


OMBO873 Dissertation/ Verhandeling

100


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MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT/ MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET AFVALBESTUUR




years. / Hierdie program word slegs deeltyds en in Engels aangebied en strek oor ŉ

minimum van twee jaar.



research director./ Studente wat oor ’n toepaslike Honneursgraad (of ekwivalent) beskik

kan na keuring in oorleg met die skool- en/of navorsingsdirekteur tot hierdie kurrikulum

toegelaat word.


October of the previous year./ Die sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke om tot hierdie program

toegelaat te word, is die laaste dag van Oktober van die vorige jaar.



Geography/Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants must have

the status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level of

competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is






Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CD P03 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/


Part Time /

Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

OMBO882 Integrated Waste Management/

Geïntegreerde Afvalbestuur 40

OMBO883 Waste Management Law And Governance /

Afvalbestuur: Wetgewing En Owerheidsbestuur 40


OMBO873 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 100


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MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP / MAGISTER IN OMGEWINGSBESTUUR MET BEWARINGSLEIERSKAP



Geography/Environmental Sciences, or equivalent degree. Alternatively, applicants must have the




evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as Senate may

require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CD P04 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/


Part Time (Contact)/

Deeltyds (Kontak)


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

OMBO884 Conservation Leadership /

Bewaringsleierskap 40

OMBO885 Futures Thinking /

Toekomsbeplanning 40


OMBO873 Dissertation/

Verhandeling 100


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NAS.16 MASTER OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS / MAGISTER IN INHEEMSE KENNISSTELSELS


Should be in possession of the BIKS degree or any equivalent honours degree. An evaluation



Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2AA N01 N801M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

MIKS871 Dissertation 180


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NAS.17 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING / MAGISTER SCIENTIAE IN STADS- EN STREEKBEPLANNING


PROGRAMME OUTCOMES /PROGRAMUITKOMSTE

On completion of this qualification the student ought to be able to:

a. Illustrate the ability to independently conduct research under guidance, and collect,

process, analyse, evaluate and interpret data and to document these findings

meaningfully in a dissertation.

b. Illustrate the ability to apply advanced subject-specific and integrated planning

knowledge and skills in addressing planning issues and in identifying, analysing and

solving complex and abstract problems.

c. Illustrate sufficient knowledge of related literature, mastery of appropriate techniques

and analytical methods, and the ability to remain at the forefront of the latest policy and

practices in planning;

d. Illustrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in these studies

meaningfully in order to reflect significant insight.

e. Demonstrate advanced and specialised skills, appropriate to the Urban and Regional

Planning discipline, to communicate research findings to a range of audiences with

different levels of knowledge or expertise./

By die voltooiing van hierdie kwalifikasie behoort die student in staat te wees om die volgende

uitkomste te bereik:

a. Illustreer die vermoë om selfstandig navorsing uit te voer onder toesig, data te versamel,

te verwerk, te analiseer, te evalueer en te interpreteer en dit sinvol in ŉ verhandeling op

te skryf.

b. Illustreer die vermoë om gevorderde vakspesifieke en geïntegreerde beplanningskennis

en -vaardighede toe te pas om beplanningsvraagstukke aan te pak en probleme te

identifiseer, analiseer en op te los.

c. Illustreer voldoende bekendheid met verbandhoudende literatuur, bemeestering van

toepaslike en analitiese metodes en die vermoë om op die voorpunt te bly van die

nuutste wetgewing en praktyke in beplanning.

d. Illustreer die vermoë om die kennis en vaardighede opgedoen in hierdie studie sinvol toe

te pas ten einde betekenisvolle insig te reflekteer.

e. Demonstreer gevorderde en gespesialiseerde vaardighede toepaslik vir Stads- en

Streeksbeplanning dissipline, ten einde navorsingsbevindings te kommunikeer met

verskillende gehore uit verskillende vlakke van kennis en kundigheid.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE / DOEL VAN DIE PROGRAM

The objective of this programme is to provide students with specialist and advanced skills in

research methodology in order to afford such student the opportunity to continue with further

research in the field of Urban and Regional Planning. A complete dissertation based on research

related to the core focuses within Urban and Regional Planning will have to be undertaken. Study

supervision will be internally be provided by a Professional Urban and Regional Planner registered

with SACPLAN. An article option will only be considered on merit and in extraordinary

circumstances. /

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Die doel van hierdie program is om studente van spesialis kennis en gevorderde vaardighede te

voorsien in navorsingsmetodologie, sodat die student as 'n spesialis kan voorgaan in die veld van

Stads- en Streekbeplanning. ŉ Volledige verhandeling op grond van navorsing in een van die

kernfokusse binne Stads- en Streekbeplanning sal onderneem moet word. Studieleiding sal intern

verskaf word deur ŉ Professionele Stads- en Streekbeplanner wat by SACPLAN geregistreer is. ŉ

Artikelopsie sal op meriete oorweeg word en slegs in uitsonderlike gevalle ondersteun word.


Admission requirements / Toelatingsvereistes

All candidates must be in possession of a BSc in Urban and Regional Planning. The research

director in consultation with the school director, will select those candidates who, in their opinion

has the greatest chance of success for succeeding in the relevant qualification. The background

and potential of students will also be taken into account in this selection process. Candidates may

be refused admission if the standard of competence previously attained by the prospective

student does not conform to the relevant qualification requirements. If the students who pass the

selection are more than the relevant research entity can handle the group of students who, in the

opinion of the research director in consultation with the school director, has the greatest chance

of success will be selected for the relevant qualification. /

Alle kandidate moet in besit wees van 'n BSc in Stads- en Streekbeplanning. Die

navorsingsdirekteur sal in oorleg met die skooldirekteur die kandidate kies wat na hul mening die

grootste kans op sukses het om in die betrokke kwalifikasie te slaag. Die agtergrond en potensiaal

van studente word ook in ag geneem in hierdie keuringsproses. Kandidate kan toelating geweier

word indien die bevoegdheidstandaard wat die voornemende student voorheen behaal het, nie

aan die toepaslike kwalifikasievereistes voldoen nie. As die studente wat die keuring slaag, meer is

as wat die betrokke navorsingsentiteit kan hanteer, kan die groep studente wat volgens die

oordeel van die navorsingsdirekteur in oorleg met die skooldirekteur die grootste kans op sukses

het, gekies word vir die betrokke kwalifikasie.


Rules.The relevant Research Director in consultation with the Sub-programme 7 (Programme for

Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation) consider admission to the programme based

on specific criteria in line with relevant programme requirements.

Die toelatingsvereistes en vereiste datums van registrasie word uiteengesit in die Algemene Reëls.

Die Navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die Subprogram 7 (Program vir Ruimtelike Beplanning,

Ontwikkeling en Implementering) oorweeg toelating tot die program gebasseer op spesifieke

kriteria in lyn met die programvereistes.

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / TYDPERK VAN STUDIE



registration for the specific programme. In terms of the procedure explained in the General Rules

1.14, a student may apply for an extension of the study period. /




aansoek gedoen word om 'n verlenging van die studietermyn

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The student has a four year baccalaureus degree in Urban and Regional Planning. If the student

does not conform to the provision of N.6.3 the Research Director, after consulting Subprogramme

7 (Programme for Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation), as well as the Dean and

with notice to the Faculty Board, decides whether the candidate may be admitted to the MSc

Urban and Regional Planning programme on the strength of knowledge and skills acquired by

prior learning and work experience. A student must have command of Afrikaans or English. /

Die student beskik oor ’n vierjarige baccalaureusgraad in Stads- en Streekbeplanning. Indien die

student nie aan die bepaling van N.6.3 voldoen nie bepaal die Navorsingsdirekteur, na

oorlegpleging met Subprogram 7 (Program vir Ruimtelike Beplanning, Ontwikkeling en

Implementering), asook die Dekaan, en met kennisgewing aan die Fakulteitsraad, of die kandidaat

op grond van kennis en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei

het, tot die MSc Stads- en Streekbeplanning program toegelaat kan word. ’n Student moet

Afrikaans of Engels magtig wees.

ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIEMOONTLIKHEDE

On completing this degree the student may be admitted to further learning for the PhD degree in

Urban and Regional Planning. /

Na verwerwing van hierdie graad kan die student toegelaat word tot verdere leer vir die PhD-graad

in Stads- en Streekbeplanning.

CHANGING FROM MASTER’S TO DOCTOR’S STUDIES / VERANDERING VAN MAGISTERSTUDIE NA DOKTORSTUDIE

The General Rules 4.13 make provision for a student who is registered for a master’s degree and

has attained, according to the unanimous judgement of the study leader and the research and

school directors concerned, outcomes of a quality and scope acceptable for a doctorate, to apply

to the Faculty Board to change his/her registration for master’s studies to that for a doctorate. /





magistergraadstudie na doktorsgraadstudie te verander.

ASSESSMENT / ASSESSERING

Assessment is based on integrated assessment through a research dissertation or articles (refer to

Faculty guidelines), which aim at assessing students' ability to plan, structure, conceptualise and

execute innovative scientific research that makes a contribution to the Urban and Regional

Planning discipline and report the findings thereof. Assessment is initiated when the research

proposal is considered by the Ethical Committee and Faculty Management Committee for

Advanced Degrees. Approval by these committees is a requirement for the study. The supervisor

also assesses continuously while the dissertation is being written. Final examination of the

dissertation is done by at least two examiners of which one is external and one who is registered

at SACPLAN. All examiners are experts in the field of Urban and Regional Planning and associated

sciences. The assessment mark received after examination and moderation of the dissertation

counts towards 100% of final module mark.

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Assessering is gebaseer op geïntegreerde assessering deur middel van 'n navorsingsverhandeling

of artikels (verwys na Fakulteitsriglyne) wat daarop gemik is om studente se vermoë te evalueer

om innoverende wetenskaplike navorsing te beplan, te struktureer, te konseptualiseer en uit te

voer ten einde 'n bydrae te lewer tot die Stads- en Streekbeplanning-dissipline en om verslag oor

die bevindings daarvan te lewer. Assessering word geïnisieer wanneer die navorsingsvoorstel deur

die Etiese Komitee en Fakulteitsbestuurskomitee vir Gevorderde grade oorweeg word.

Goedkeuring deur hierdie komitees is 'n vereiste vir die studie. Die studieleier assesseer ook

voortdurend terwyl die verhandeling geskryf word. Finale eksaminering van die verhandeling word

deur ten minste twee eksaminatore gedoen, waarvan een ekstern is en een by SACPLAN

geregistreer is. Alle eksaminatore is kundiges op die gebied van Stads- en Streekbeplanning en

verwante wetenskappe. Die assesseringspunt wat na die eksamen en moderering van die

verhandeling ontvang word, tel 100% van die finale modulepunt.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2DH N01 N801P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/


Krediete

SBEL871 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 180


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NAS.18 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE

RULES FOR THE DEGREE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY/ REËLS VIR DIE GRAAD DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE

The PhD degree is a qualification that may follow on a Masters degree approved by the Dean. /

Die PhD-graad is 'n graad wat kan volg op ’n Meeestersgraad wat deur die dekaan goedgekeur is.

Studies may be taken full-time or part-time. /

Die studie kan voltyds of deeltyds geskied.

Prospective students must, before the date as set by the relevant academic director, apply to the

relevant academic director for selection and formal admission to the intended programme in the

following year (see General Rules 5). Only students who, on the basis of their academic record and

other proven prior learning, are judged to have a realistic chance of success would be admitted to

the programme. The background and potential of students are also taken into account in this

selection process. Late applications will only be considered if an additional student can be

accommodated in the relevant subject group. /

Voornemende studente moet voor die keerdatum, soos deur die toepaslike akademiese direkteur

bepaal, by die relevante akademiese direkteur aansoek doen om keuring en formele toelating tot

die beoogde program in die daaropvolgende jaar (Kyk Algemene Reëls 5). Slegs studente wat,



hierdie keuringsproses ook in aanmerking geneem. Laat aansoeke sal slegs oorweeg kan word

indien daar nog ruimte vir 'n bykomende student in die betrokke program beskikbaar is.


Research and postgraduate education in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is mostly

managed in research entities. The research entities deal with the master’s and PhD training

curricula, i.e. curricula that contain a considerable research component. In some cases this is

done in schools or centres/

Navorsing en nagraadse studie word in die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe meestal in

navorsingsentiteite bestuur. Die navorsingsentiteite hanteer die magister- en PhD-

opleidingskurrikulums, dit wil sê kurrikulums wat 'n beduidende navorsingskomponent bevat. In

sommige gevalle geskied dit in skole of sentrums.

At the moment, there is one centre of excellence in Space Research, two research units, viz.

Business Mathematics and Informatics, Environmental Sciences and Management, the three

research focus areas, viz. Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Human Metabolomics and Material

Science Innovation and Modelling, two niche areas, viz. Food Safety and Security and Technology

Enhanced Learning and Innovation Education and Training in South Africa as well as five centres,

viz. 1) Applied Radiation Science and Technology, 2) Human Metabolomics, 3) Business

Mathematics and Informatics, 4) Indigenous Knowledge Systems and 5) Water Science and

Management. /

Tans is daar een sentrum van uitnemendheid, naamlik die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid in

Ruimtenavorsing, twee navorsingseenhede, naamlik Bedryfswiskunde en Informatika;

Omgewingswetenskappe en -Bestuur; drie navorsingsfokusareas naamlik Chemiese

Hulpbronveredeling, Materiaalwetenskap Innovasie en Modellering en Menslike Metabolomika,

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twee nisareas naamlik Tegnologieverbeterde Leer en Innoverende Onderwys en Opleiding en

Voedselveiligheid en – sekuriteit, asook die volgende vyf Sentrums: Bedryfswiskunde en

Informatika. Inheemse Kennissisteme, Menslike Metabolomika; Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap

en –tegnologie en Waterwetenskappe en –bestuur.

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / DUUR VAN STUDIES

The minimum duration of the studies is two years and the maximum duration four years (General

Rule 1.14), taken from the date of first registration for the specific programme. In terms of the

procedure explained in the General Rule 5.13, a student may apply for an extension of the study

period. /

Die minimum duur van die studie is twee jaar en die maksimum duur is vier jaar (Algemene Reël

1.14), bereken vanaf die datum van eerste registrasie vir die betrokke program. Daar kan volgens

die prosedure uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël 5.13, aansoek gedoen word om 'n verlenging van

die studietermyn.


The student has already obtained an appropriate master’s degree. / Die student beskik oor ’n

toepaslike meestersgraad.

If the student does not conform to this the Dean determines in consultation with the Faculty

Management Committee and with notice to the Faculty Board and Senate whether the candidate

may be admitted to the PhD studies on the strength of prior learning and work experience that

led to learning. /

Indien die student nie hieraan voldoen nie, bepaal die dekaan, in oorleg met die fakulteitsbestuur

en met kennisgewing aan die fakulteitsraad en senaat, of die kandidaat op grond van kennis en

vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei het, tot die PhD-studie

toegelaat kan word.

Programme-specific assumed learning is, where applicable, indicated in each of the programme

descriptions. /


aangedui.



Rules 5.7. /

Die toelatingsvereistes en vereiste datums van registrasie word uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël

5.7.

The relevant research director in consultation with the school director, may refuse admission to a

programme if the standard of competence previously attained by the prospective student in the

subject(s) in which he/she wishes to continue his/her studies does not conform to the relevant

programme requirements. /

Die navorsingsdirekteur, in oorleg met die skool¬direk-teur, kan toelating tot 'n program weier

indien die standaard van bekwaamheid wat die voornemende student tevore in die betrokke

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vak(ke) waarin die student verder wil studeer, bereik het, nie aan die betrokke programvereistes

voldoen nie.


handle in that programme, the group of students who, in the opinion of the research director in

consultation with the school director, has the greatest chance of success will be selected for the

relevant programme. The background and potential of students will also be taken into account in

this selection process. /

Indien meer aansoeke vir 'n program ontvang word as wat die navorsingsentiteit in daardie

program kan hanteer, word die groep studente wat volgens die oordeel van die


betrokke program gekeur. Studente se agtergrond en potensiaal word in hierdie keuringsproses

ook in aanmerking geneem.

APPROVAL OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME / GOEDKEURING VAN DIE

STUDIEPROGRAM

Approval of the study programme takes place in terms of the provisions in the General Rules and



Goedkeuring van die studieprogram geskied na aanleiding van die bepalings in Algemene Reël en

die tersaaklike bepalings in die Handleiding vir Nagraadse Studie. Voornemende studente moet

hierdie handleiding deeglik raadpleeg.

ARTICULATION POSSIBILITIES / ARTIKULASIEMOONTLIKHEDE

Credits will be awarded in view of learning at other faculties and institutions, on condition that

the outcomes and total credit requirements for the curriculum of this qualification is totally

complied with. / Krediet sal verleen word vir leer aan ander fakulteite en inrigtings, op

voorwaarde dat die uitkoms- en totale kredietvereistes vir die kurrikulum vir hierdie kwalifikasie in

sy geheel nagekom word.

With the basic applied and expert skills, as well as the research skills that the student has

acquired by this qualification in one of the mathematical, computer and natural science

disciplines, he/she will be equipped to continue with further learning and research in related

specialist areas at other national or international institutions. /

Met die basiese, toepasbare en spesialis-vaardighede, sowel as navorsingsvaardighede, wat die

student met hierdie kwalifikasie in een van die wiskundige, rekenaarkundige en

natuurwetenskaplike dissiplines opgedoen het, sal die student toegerus wees om met verdere leer

en navorsing voort te gaan in verwante spesialisasiegebiede aan ander inrigtings, nasionaal en

internasionaal


The student in this programme will attain the following specific outcomes: /

Die student in hierdie program sal die volgende spesifieke uitkomste bereik:

He will write a thesis of high technical quality (with reference to language usage, illustrations,

tables, graphic representations, etc.) that will demonstrate: his command of an applied

competency in an applicable quantitative and qualitative research methodology and in scientific

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penmanship; his ability to identify a relevant research problem in a natural science or health

science discipline by integrating the above-mentioned skills and by thoroughly investigating

existent knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific literature;/

Die student sal ŉ proefskrif van hoë tegniese gehalte (met verwysing na taalgebruik, illustrasies,

tabelle, grafiese voorstellings, ens,) skryf, wat sal demonstreer dat die student oor toegepaste

bevoegdheid in toepasbare kwantitatiewe en kwalitatiewe navorsingsmetodologie en

wetenskaplike skryfkuns beskik, en in staat is om deur die integrering van bogenoemde

vaardighede en op grond van deeglike ondersoek van bestaande kennis, soos gereflekteer deur

toepaslike wetenskaplike literatuur ŉ relevante navorsingsprobleem te identifiseer in ŉ

natuurwetenskaplike of gesondheidswetenskaplike dissipline;

his ability to carry out the desired research in view of solving the problem;/ die verlangde

navorsing ter oplossing van die probleem uit te voer;

his ability to evaluate the results scientifically in the context of the problem statement;/

die resultate wetenskaplik te evalueer in die konteks van die probleemstelling;

his ability to communicate the results scientifically. / die resultate wetenskaplik te

kommunikeer.

The student will demonstrate by means of a literature investigation that he has a thorough and

in-depth knowledge of related scientific literature; has the ability to interpret and debate

different viewpoints and theories on a scientific basis; has looked up a large enough quantity of

recent and appropriate historic primary and secondary sources in the speciality area. /

Die student sal deur 'n literatuurondersoek demonstreer dat hy ŉ deeglike en in-diepte kennis van

verwante wetenskaplike literatuur het; die vermoë het om verskillende gesigspunte en teorieë op

ŉ wetenskaplike basis te interpreteer en te beredeneer; genoegsame resente en gepaste

historiese primêre en sekondêre bronne in die spesialiteitsarea nageslaan het.

The student will provide proof by means of problem identification that he has a sound insight

into the nature and aim of the research; has the ability to circumscribe the research topic

properly at the level of a doctorate. /

Die student sal deur probleemidentifisering bewys lewer dat hy ŉ deeglike insig in die aard en

doel van die navorsing het; die navorsingsonderwerp gepas op doktorale vlak kan omskryf.

Apart from the literature investigation the student will demonstrate that the research method is

appropriate to the speciality area in view of handling the problem identified and that the

research method has been selected in a reflexive and responsible manner. /

Behalwe die literatuurondersoek, sal die student demonstreer dat die navorsingsmetode gepas is

in die spesialiteitsgebied om die geïdentifiseerde probleem te hanteer, en dat die

navorsingsmetode op ŉ refleksiewe en verantwoordelike wyse gekies is.

By scientific evaluation and communication of the results the student will demonstrate the

following: /

Deur die wetenskaplike evaluering van die resultate en die kommunikasie daarvan, sal die

student die volgende demonstreer:

scientific processing of the thesis, with reference to the handling of appropriate

quantitative or qualitative research methods and/or techniques, such as modelling,

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mathematical techniques of proof, experiments, observations, systematisation, founding

of scientific statements, etc., as may be relevant to the problem investigated; /

wetenskaplike verwerking van die inhoud van die proefskrif, met verwysing na die

hantering van gepaste kwantitatiewe of kwalitatiewe navorsings¬metodes en/of tegnieke

soos modellering, wiskundige bewystegnieke, eksperimentering, waarneming,

sistematisering, interpretering, begronding van wetenskaplike uitsprake, ens., soos dit

betrekking het op die probleem wat ondersoek word;

the ability to formulate clearly; the ability to present a logical structure; a critical attitude

and personal insight; / die vermoë om duidelik te formuleer; die vermoë om ŉ logiese

struktuur aan te bied; ŉ kritiese benadering en eie insig;

the ability to formulate scientifically justified recommendations. / die formulering van

wetenskaplik geregverdigde aanbevelings.

SUMMARISED / SAMEVATTEND

Students will have to demonstrate their ability to make a specific contribution to the

development of new knowledge and skills in the field of specialisation by providing proof they

have mastered knowledge of the theory and principles in the field; they are capable of

integrating theory and practice in the field; of critical analysis of existing methodologies in the

field; of analysis and interpretation of research data and results; of reporting research results in

a scientifically acceptable format. /

Studente sal hul vermoë moet demonstreer om ŉ bepaalde bydrae te maak tot die ontwikkeling

van nuwe kennis en vaardighede in die veld van spesialisasie deur bewys te lewer van beheersde

kennis van die teorie en beginsels van die veld; die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die veld;

kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die veld; die uitvoering van navorsing volgens die

aanvaarde metodologie in die veld; die ontleding en interpretasie van navorsingsdata en

resultate; die rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in ŉ wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.

The outcomes as described for the master’s degrees are further refined and finally rounded off

in this programme. / Die uitkomste soos beskryf by die meestersgrade word in hierdie program

verder verfyn en finaal afgerond.

EXAMINATIONS/ EKSAMINERING

Examinations for the doctorate are taken in terms of the provisions of the General Rule 5.11.

Submitting the thesis takes place in terms of the General Rule 5.13 /

Die eksamen vir die doktorsgraad geskied volgens die voorskrifte van die Algemene Reël 5.11.

The number of times that a student may present him-/herself for examinations and the

repetition of modules are determined by the provisions of the General Rule 5.4.6. /

Die aantal kere wat ’n student vir ’n eksamen kan aanmeld en die herhaling van modules geskied

volgens die bepalings van die Algemene Reël 5.4.6.

Pass Requirements / Slaagvereistes

Passing modules and a curriculum takes place in accordance with General Rule 5.11.4. /

Die slaag van modules en 'n kurrikulum geskied in ooreenstemming met die Algemene Reël

5.11.4.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOU MET LANDBOU-EKONOMIE


Candidates must apply at the Research Unit Director on the prescribed form for admission to PhD

studies. A student must have the following minimum qualififcations before applying: (i) a MSc or

Mcom degree in Agricultural Economics (ii) convince the research Unit director concernde

beforehand that he/she has sufficient knowledge of the subject to warrant admission./

Kandidate moet aansoek doen by die navorsingseenheid direkteur op die voorgeskrewe

aansoekvorm vir toelating tot PhD-studie. Die student moet in besit wees van ’n MSc of MCom

graad en die betrokke navorsingsdirekteur oortuig dat hy/sy oor voldoende kennis van die

onderwerp beskik om toelating tot die PhD te reverdig.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2EA R03 N901P

2EA R03 N901M





Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds




Credits/ Krediete

AECM971 Dissertation /

Verhandeling 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET

LANDBOUVOORLIGTING

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2EA R04 N901M



Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/





Credits/ Krediete

AEXM971 Thesis 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOHPY IN AGRICULTURE WITH ANIMAL SCIENCE / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET

DIEREWETENSKAP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A student must have the following minimum qualifications before applying:

An MSc degree in a relevant field such as animal production, animal nutrition, animal

breeding, animal physiology, meat science and pasture science.

Convince the research Unit director concerned, beforehand that he/she has sufficient

knowledge of the subject to warrant admission.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2EA R01 N901M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ASCM971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE WITH AGRONOMY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN LANDBOUKUNDE MET AGRONOMIE


A student must have the following minimum qualifications before applying:

An MSc in a relevant discipline such as crop science, soil science, horticulture, plant

breeding, plant protection.

Convince the research Unit director concerned beforehand that he/she has sufficient

knowledge of the subject to warrant admission.


2EA R02 N901M



Mahikeng (ENGLISH)


Full Time & Part Time



Credits/ Krediete

AGRM971 Thesis 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ANIMAL HEALTH / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN DIEREGESONDHEID

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CA R01 N901M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/



Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

AHAM971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN REKENAAR- EN INLIGTINGSWETENSKAPPE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CB R02 N901P

2CB R02 N901M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


Full Time: Potchefstroom

Full Time & Part Time: Mahikeng


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ITRW971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN REKENAAR- EN INLIGTINGWETENSKAPPE

MET INLIGTINGTEGNOLOGIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CB R01 N901V


Instruction/


Vanderbijlpark

(ENGLISH)

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ITWV971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH STATISTICS / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STATISTIEK

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CC R20 N901P


Instruction/


Potchefstroom


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Full Time /

Voltyds


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Modulekode

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Beskrywende naam

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STTK971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH APPLIED MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET TOEGEPASTE

WISKUNDE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R25 N901P

2CC R25 N901M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


PC=Full Time only / Slegs Voltyds;

MC=Full Time & Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

APPM971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET WISKUNDE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R24 N901 P

2CC R24 N901 M


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MTHS971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH NATURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

NATUURWETENSKAPONDERWYS FACULTY-SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PROGRAMME/


Prospective students must hold an applicable Masters degree and a Post-Graduate Certificate in

Education (PGCE). / Voornemende studente moet oor 'n toepaslike meestersgraad en die

Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat (NGOS) beskik.

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


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Full Time /

Voltyds


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NWON971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BUSINESS MATHEMATICS/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BEDRYFSWISKUNDE

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


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Voltyds


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Beskrywende naam

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BWIN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RISK ANALYSIS/

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RISIKO-ANALISE

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


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Full Time /

Voltyds


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BWIR971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS /

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET FISIKA

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R23 N901 P

2CC R23 N901 M


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Beskrywende naam

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FSKN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET CHEMIE


To gain admission to the qualification a student must have obtained a Master of Science degree in Chemistry. / Om toelating tot die kwalifikasie te verwerf, moet 'n student 'n magistergraad in Chemie verwerf het.

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R11 N901P

2CC R11 N901M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/


Full Time & Part-Time

Voltyds & Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

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Krediete

CHEN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET ATMOSFERIESE

CHEMIE


To gain admission to the PhD in Science, a student must have obtained an appropriate Master's

degree in the discipline in which the student wishes to study. Alternatively, applicants must

have the status of such a Master’s degree granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a level

of competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is





must be submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country. Admission to

the PhD in Science with specialization in Dietetics or with specialization in Nutrition, is subject to

attaining 60% at completion of the Master's degree.

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Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R05 N901P

PhD in Science with Atmospheric Chemistry / PhD in

Wetenskap met Atmosferiese Chemie


Instruction/


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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CHEM971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE



The topic for a PhD thesis must be selected from one of the following research fields in

consultation with the directors of the School and Research Unit/

Die onderwerp vir ‘n Phd tesis moet, in oorleg met die direkteure van die Skool en

Navorsingseenheid, uit die volgende onderwerpe gekies word:

a. Climate change, Air Quality and Impacts / Klimaatsverandering, luggehalte en invloede

b. Aquatic Ecosystem Health / Akwatiese ekosisteemwelstand

c. Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology / Biodiversiteit en bewaringsekologie

d. Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience / Ekologiese interaksies en ekostelsel

veerkragtigheid

e. Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation / Ruimtelike beplanning,

ontwikkeling en implementering

f. Environmental Geology and Soil Sciences / Omgewings geologie en grondkunde









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Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R04 N901P

PhD in Science with Environmental Sciences / PhD in

Wetenskap met Omgewingswetenskappe


Instruction/


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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OMWN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH TRANSDICIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

TRANSDISSIPLINÊRE OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE EN BESTUUR

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CC R03 N901M


Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time / Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

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ENVM971 Thesis 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT/ DOCTOR PHILIOSOPHAIE IN WETENSKAP MET

OMGEWINGSWETENSKAPPE EN BESTUUR


2CC R26 N901M



Mahikeng (ENGLISH)


Full Time / Part Time



Credits/ Krediete

ENVM971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET RAMP-

RISIKOWETENSKAP














2CC R14 N901P



Potchefstroom



Full Time & Part Time Voltyds & Deeltyds



Credits/ Krediete

DRRS971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH ZOOLOGY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET DIERKUNDE



In this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Zoology, although the Unit

retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not sufficient capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit die Dierkunde,

alhoewel die Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar

nie voldoende kapasiteit bestaan nie




have the status of such a Master’s degree granted on request by the Senate, by attaining a

level of competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is






the PhD in Science with specialization in Dietetics or with specialization in Nutrition, is subject

to attaining 60% at completion of the Master's degree.

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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DRKN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time / Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

GEOM971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET GEOGRAFIE EN

OMGEWINGSBESTUUR



This programme can only be followed of the student already has an appropriate MSc degree. In

this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Geography, although the Unit

retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not sufficient particular

expertise among staff on the specific research topic.

Daar kan in hierdie program navorsing gedoen word oor enige aspek van Geografie en die

bestuur van die omgewing, alhoewel die Eenheid die reg voorbehou om ŉ student nie te

aanvaar, as daar nie genoegsame spesifieke kundigheid onder personeel oor die spesifieke

navorsingstema is nie.

Specialist fields include (but are not limited to):

Spesialisvelde sluit in (maar is nie eksklusief nie):

a. Spatial studies / Ruimtelike studies

b. Environmental impact analysis and all aspects thereof / Omgewingsinvloedanalise en alle

aspekte daarvan

c. Environmental management and all aspects thereof / Omgewingsbestuur en alle aspekte

daarvan

d. Physical and human Geography / Fisiese en menslike Geografie

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Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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Beskrywende naam

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GGFN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH MICROBIOLOGY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET MIKROBIOLOGIE



This programme can only be followed of the student already has an appropriate MSc degree. In

this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Microbiology, although the Unit

retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not sufficient capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit Mikrobiologie, alhoewel

die Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie



To qualify for admission to a Doctoral degree, a prospective student must be in possession of an

appropriate Master’s degree or its equivalent as approved by Senate, and as contained in the

faculty yearbook.

Admission to all doctoral degrees offered by the University shall be subject to approval by the

relevant faculty structure on the recommendation of the concerned research director in

consultation with the concerned school director. In light hereof, it is expected of prospective

doctoral students to consult with the concerned research director on their intended research

proposals and the nature of their supervision prior to admission being sought to a doctoral

qualification (see the NWU Manual for Master’s and Doctoral Studies). In addition, a prospective

student must comply with all other requirements as prescribed in the rules of the faculty

offering the qualification, and as contained in the faculty yearbook.



Qualification Code/



Instruction/


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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MKBN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BOTANY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET PLANTKUNDE



This programme can only be followed of the student already has an appropriate MSc degree.

In this programme research can be conducted on any subject in Botany, although the

School/Unit retains the right not to accept a candidate in instances where there is not

sufficient capacity. /

In hierdie program kan navorsing gedoen word oor enige onderwerp uit Plantkunde, alhoewel

die Skool/Eenheid die reg voorbehou om 'n kandidaat nie te aanvaar, in gevalle waar daar nie














Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R16 N901P

2CC R16 N901M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

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PLKN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOCHEMISTRY/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOCHEMIE

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode

2CC R08 N901P

2CC R08 N901M


Instruction/




Delivery Mode/



Voltyds & Deeltyds


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

BCHN971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET BIOLOGIE

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

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Beskrywende naam

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BIYM971 Thesis 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH HYDROLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET HIDROLOGIE EN

GEOHIDROLOGIE








and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as issued

by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted if a previous qualification

was obtained in a foreign country.

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Potchefstroom


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Voltyds & Deeltyds


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Krediete

HDGH971 Thesis /

Proefskrif 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH OPERATIONAL RESEARCH/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET OPERASIONELE

NAVORSING

Qualification Code/

Kwalifikasiekode 2CC R21 N901V


Instruction/


Vanderbijlpark

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time/ Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

ONAV972 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH RADIATION SCIENCE / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET

STRALINGSWETENSKAP

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

Delivery Mode/

Metode van Aflewering Full Time/ Part Time


Module Code/

Modulekode

Descriptive name/

Beskrywende naam

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Krediete

ARST971 Thesis 360


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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN SOSIALEWETENSKAP MET INHEEMSE

KENNISSTELSELS

Qualification Code/



Instruction/


Mahikeng

(ENGLISH)

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Modulekode

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Beskrywende naam

Credits/

Krediete

HIKS971 Thesis 360


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING/ DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STADS- EN

STREEKBEPLANNING

RULES FOR THE DEGREE / REËLS VIR DIE PROGRAM

NAS.18.33.1.1 Programme Outcomes / Programuitkomste On completion of this qualification the student ought to be able to:

a. Illustrate an original contribution to knowledge creation within the field of Urban and

Regional Planning, by applying advanced subject-specific and integrated planning

knowledge and skills in addressing planning issues and in identifying, analysing and

solving relevant problems.

b. Illustrate expertise and insight into the nature and objectives of the study, as well as

the theoretical and scientific principles that form the basis of the study, in order to

conceptualise new research initiatives, and create new knowledge.

c. Illustrate the ability to contribute to scholarly debates around theories and knowledge

production within the field of Urban and Regional Planning

d. Illustrate the ability to develop new techniques and analytical methods appropriate to

complex planning problems, and the ability to retrieve new knowledge appropriate to

specialised and complex Urban and Regional Planning contexts.

e. Illustrate thorough, logical and coherent assessment of the significance of the research

findings, including the ability to produce significant insights, apply specialist

knowledge and skills acquired in these studies, meaningfully.

f. Illustrate critical and independent thought, demonstrating insight into the challenges

and multi-dimensional considerations within the field of Urban and Regional Planning,

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which makes a significant, publishable contribution to the Urban and Regional

Planning discipline./

By die voltooiing van hierdie kwalifikasie behoort die student in staat te wees om die volgende

uitkomste te bereik:

a. Illustreer 'n oorspronklike bydrae tot kennis ontwikkeling in die vakgebied Stads- en

Streekbeplanning, deur gevorderde vakspesifieke en geïntegreerde beplanningskennis

en -vaardighede toe te pas om beplanningsvraagstukke aan te pak en relevante

probleme te identifiseer, analiseer en op te los.

b. Illustreer kundigheid en insig met betrekking tot die aard en doelstellings van die

studie, asook die teoretiese en wetenskaplike beginsels wat die studie onderbou, ten

einde nuwe navorsingsinisiatiewe te konseptualiseer en nuwe kennis te genereer of

praktyke te vestig

c. Illustreer die vermoë om 'n bydrae te lewer tot vakkundige debat rakende teorieë en

prosesse waardeur kennis gegenereer word binne Stads- en Streekbeplanning

d. Illustreer die vermoë om nuwe tegnieke en analitiese metodes te ontwikkel wat

toepaslik is vir komplekse beplanningsprobleme, en die vermoë om nuwe kennis te

ontsluit toepaslik vir gespesialiseerde en komplekse Stads- en

Streekbeplanningkontekste

e. Illustreer deeglike, logiese en samehangende beoordeling van die betekenisvolheid van

die navorsingsbevindings, insluitend die vermoë om gespesialiseerde kennis en

vaardighede opgedoen in hierdie studie sinvol toe te pas en betekenisvolle insigte te

genereer.

f. Illustreer kritiese en onafhanklike denke wat van insig getuig in die uitdagings en

unieke, multidimensionele oorwegings binne die veld van Stads- en Streekbeplanning,

wat publiseerbaar is en 'n betekenisvolle bydrae lewer tot die Stads- en

Streekbeplanning dissipline.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE / DOEL VAN DIE PROGRAM

The objective of the programme is to enable a student who has completed a recognised

Magister degree in Urban and Regional Planning the opportunity to prove through a doctoral

thesis that he/she made a contribution to the development of new knowledge and/or

applicable skills directly related to the subject field. A further objective of the programme is to

provide South Africa with scientific researchers that have a broad theoretical knowledge and

practical skills in planning in order to contribute to the leadership basis for innovative and

knowledge based environmental scientists for the country. The option of writing the thesis in

article format, will be considered on merit, in which case the rules of the Faculty of Natural

Sciences will apply. A complete thesis based on original research related to the core focuses

within Urban and Regional Planning will have to be undertaken. Unlocking of specific new

knowledge within the subject area of Urban and Regional Planning forms a basic requirement.

Study leadership will internally be provided by a Professional Urban and Regional Planner

registered with SACPLAN./

Die doel van die program is om aan ŉ student wat reeds oor ŉ erkende magistergraad in Stads-

en Streekbeplanning beskik, in staat te stel om by wyse van ŉ doktorale proefskrif bewys te

lewer dat hy/sy ŉ definitiewe wetenskaplike bydrae gelewer het tot die ontwikkeling van nuwe

kennis en/of toepasbare vaardighede binne die vakgebied. ŉ Verdere doel van die program is

om Suid-Afrika te voorsien van wetenskaplike navorsers wat oor breë teoretiese kundigheid en

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praktiese vaardighede in Beplanning beskik, om bydrae te lewer tot die verbreding van die

leierskapsbasis vir innoverende en kennisgebaseerde omgewingswetenskaplikes in die land. ŉ

Artikelopsie sal slegs op meriete oorweeg word, in welke geval die regulasies van die Fakulteit

Natuurwetenskappe sal geld. ŉ Volledige proefskrif op grond van oorspronklike navorsing in

een van die kernfokusse binne Stads- en Streekbeplanning sal onderneem moet word, met ŉ

spesifieke bydrae tot die ontsluiting van nuwe vakkennis binne die vakgebied van Stads- en

Streekbeplanning. Studieleiding sal intern verskaf word deur ŉ Professionele Stads- en

Streekbeplanner, wat by SACPLAN geregistreer is.

DURATION OF THE STUDIES / TYDPERK VAN STUDIE

The minimum duration of the studies is three years full-time and four years part-time and the

maximum duration is four years full-time and five years part-time, taken from the date of first

registration for the specific programme. In terms of the procedure explained in the General

Rules 5.13, a student may apply for an extension of the study period. /

Die minimum duur van die studie is drie jaar voltyds en vier jaar deeltyds en die maksimum

duur is vier jaar voltyds en vyf jaar deeltyds, bereken vanaf die datum van eerste registrasie vir

die betrokke program. Daar kan volgens die prosedure uiteengesit in die Algemene Reël 5.13,



The student has MSc degree in Urban and Regional Planning. If the student does not conform

to the provision of N.6.3 the Research Director, after consulting Sub-programme 7

(Programme for Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation), as well as the Dean and

with notice to the Faculty Board, decides whether the candidate may be admitted to the MSc

Urban and Regional Planning programme on the strength of knowledge and skills acquired by

prior learning and work experience. A student must have command of Afrikaans or English. /

Die student beskik oor ’n MSc graad in Stads- en Streekbeplanning. Indien die student nie aan

die bepaling van N.6.3 voldoen nie bepaal die Navorsingsdirekteur, na oorlegpleging met

Subprogram 7 (Program vir Ruimtelike Beplanning, Ontwikkeling en Implementering), asook

die Dekaan, en met kennisgewing aan die Fakulteitsraad, of die kandidaat op grond van kennis

en vaardighede opgedoen deur vorige leer en werkservaring wat tot leer gelei het, tot die MSc

Stads- en Streekbeplanning program toegelaat kan word. ’n Student moet Afrikaans of Engels

magtig wees.

ASSESSMENT / ASSESSERING

Integrated assessment continuously takes place with the aim to assess the student's ability to

plan, structure, conceptualise and execute innovative scientific research that makes an original

contribution to the Urban and Regional Planning discipline, and the students’ ability to report

the findings thereof. Assessment is initiated when the research proposal is considered by the

Ethical Committee and the Faculty Management Board for Advanced Degrees. Approval by

these committees is a requirement for the study. The supervisor also assesses continuously

while the thesis are being written. Final examination of the documentation is done by at least

three examiners, of which a minimum of two are externally appointed. The examiners will be

experts in the field of Urban and Regional Planning and associated disciplines, with at least

one examiner being professionally registered at SACPLAN. The assessment mark received after

examination and moderation of the thesis counts towards 100% of final module mark.

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Geïntegreerde assessering vind deurlopend plaas met die doel om die student se vermoë te

evalueer om innoverende wetenskaplike navorsing te beplan, te struktureer, te konseptualiseer

en uit te voer ten einde 'n oorspronklike bydrae te lewer tot die Stads- en Streekbeplanning-

dissipline en om die bevindings daarvan te rapporteer. Assessering word geïnisieer wanneer die

navorsingsvoorstel deur die Etiese Komitee en Fakulteitsbestuurskomitee vir Gevorderde grade

oorweeg word. Goedkeuring deur hierdie komitees is 'n vereiste vir die studie. Die studieleier

assesseer ook voortdurend terwyl die tesis geskryf word. Finale eksaminering van die

verhandeling word deur ten minste drie eksaminatore gedoen, waarvan minstens twee ekstern

aangestel word. Alle eksaminatore sal kundiges op die gebied van Stads- en Streekbeplanning

en verwante wetenskappe wees, met minstens een eksaminator wat professioneel by SACPLAN

geregistreer is. Die assesseringspunt wat na die eksamen en moderering van die proefskrif

ontvang word, tel 100% van die finale modulepunt.


To gain admission to the PhD in Science, a student must have obtained an appropriate

Master's degree in the discipline in which the student wishes to study. Alternatively, applicants

must have the status of such a Master’s degree granted on request by the Senate, by attaining

a level of competence which, in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty,

is adequate for the purposes of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for



subject. An evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority

(SAQA) must be submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country.

Admission to the PhD in Science with specialization in Dietetics or with specialization in

Nutrition, is subject to attaining 60% at completion of the Master's degree.

PROGRAMME: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH URBAN AND

REGIONAL PLANNING/

PROGRAM: DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE IN WETENSKAP MET STADS- EN

STREEKBEPLANNING

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NAS.19 MODULE OUTCOMES / MODULE UITKOMSTE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / NAGRAADSE DIPLOMA

DRRS511 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Disaster Risk Studies and Climate Change Adaptation

Module outcomes:

After the completion of this module the learners should be able to:

Define and explain the interaction between the basic concepts (i.e risk, hazards, vulnerability,

resilience) that form the basis of disaster risk.

Explain the influence of disaster risk on poor communities.

Critique various disaster myths.

Understand the difference between disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction and

climate change adaptation.

Explain the application of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation within

the South African context.

Place climate change and adaptation within disaster risk reduction theory.

Display a basic understanding of current processes of climate change and adaptive practices

to enhance societal resilience.

Analyse the link between climate change affects the risk profile of southern Africa.

Understand the concepts “adaptation” and “resilience” and how it relates to disaster risk

reduction.

Method of delivery: Full-time and Part-time

Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Quizzes

Written assignments

Summative:

Closed book examination


Socio-Ecological Resilience

Module outcomes:


Critically judge the vulnerability of a community or group by applying different models of

vulnerability, resilience and exposure analysis.

Accurately, appropriately monitor and communicate the nature of vulnerability and exposure

to disaster risk reduction professionals, community members and critical role players.

Understand the complexity of vulnerability and resilience that extends its roots into social,

economic, physical, environmental and political origins.

Ability to examine the characteristics associated with vulnerability in order to critically

evaluate the scope of vulnerability assessments.

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To understand the critical dimensions of exposure, vulnerability and resilience and how they

contribute to or can undermine disaster impact.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Quizzes

Written assignments

Summative:



Hazards

Module outcomes:


Define and identify the different types of hazards.

Classify various hazards (Natural; Technological; Environmental Degradation).

Explain and critically discuss the interaction between hazards, vulnerability and disaster risk

and its interaction with climate change.

Apply techniques successfully to conduct a hazard assessment within the context of changing

and variable climatic conditions.

Apply specific tools to prioritise various hazards.

Show integrated knowledge about the various tools that can be used to asses, measure and

monitor hazards.

Critically discuss the difference between a hazard and a disaster.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Written assignment

Project

Test

Summative:



Disaster Risk Assessment

Module outcomes:


Accurately, coherent and appropriately compile a disaster risk profile to determine and

highlight the priority disaster risk areas through the examination of hazards, vulnerability and

capacity.

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Understand the complexity of hazard definitions through the utilisation of different tools and

techniques.

Critically interpret, evaluate and review disaster risk profiles, in order to produce

comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies within the sustainable development

context.

Select, evaluate and document critical facilities in communities, reflect on these facilities and

address through appropriate strategies how they contribute to the identification of high-risk

areas.

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in community capacity and resiliency building in

response to the findings of disaster risk assessments.

Critically understand and apply theories and techniques relevant to disaster risk and climate

change for better disaster risk assessment.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Quizzes

Written assignments

Summative:



Research Methodology

Module outcomes:


Understand the code of conduct, values and ethics of post-graduate study.

Have a basic orientation on the nature of scientific knowledge and the epistemology of the

humanities.

Master and apply the more specific aspects of research design and execution that must result

in the presentation of a research proposal and the writing of a research report.

Think critically and proceed with scientific reasoning whenever necessary through the

collection, analysis, synthesis and assessment of data.


Assessment methods:

Formative Assessment:

Research Proposal (Individual Assessment)

Oral presentation (Individual Assessment)

Class participation (Individual Assessment)

Written Assignment (Individual Assessment)

Semester Test (Individual Assessment)

Summative Assessment:

Closed book examination (Individual Assessment)

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Urban Disaster Risk

Module outcomes:


Explain the role of urbanisation in increasing disaster risk.

Investigate environmental hazards (through climate change) and their dynamic within an

urban setting.

Compare urban risk variables in order to choose the correct course of action.

Assess technological and human-made hazards within the urban setting.

Promote community disaster risk assessment in urban settings.

Explain rural-urban linkages which leads to heightened disaster risk.

Investigate urban risk reduction priorities.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Written assignments

Summative:



Preparedness and Response

Module outcomes:


Conduct disaster preparedness planning.

Apply the various phases associated with disaster response and recovery.

Show knowledge of and be able to explain the types of disaster assessments.

Demonstrate knowledge and discuss disaster assessment process in full.

Show knowledge of and critically explain the importance of logistical preparedness in disaster

relief.

Critically discuss the practical considerations for various sectors of relief.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the Incident Command System, its role and how it

functions.

Demonstrate the ability to ensure a transition from disaster recovery to development.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Quizzes

Written assignments

Summative:


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Planning and Project Management

Module outcomes:


Demonstrate competence in designing systems, strategies and programmes for public policy

implementation.

Apply appropriate project management competencies in programme development and

delivery.

Apply relevant performance management systems in programme monitoring and evaluation.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Quizzes

Written assignments

Summative:



Research Project

Module outcomes:


Understand the code of conduct, values and ethics of post-graduate study.

Have a basic orientation on the nature of scientific knowledge and the epistemology of the

humanities.

Master and apply the more specific aspects of research design and execution that must result

in the presentation of a research proposal and the writing of a research report.

Think critically and proceed with scientific reasoning whenever necessary through the

collection, analysis, synthesis and assessment of data.


Assessment methods:

Formative Assessment:

a. Oral presentations (Individual Assessment)

b. Literature Review (Individual Assessment)

c. Draft Research Paper (Individual Assessment)

Summative Assessment:

Research Project in the form a research paper/article (Individual Assessment)

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ECOM515 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Agriculture and Economic Development

Module outcomes:

To foster more rapid economic development.

Demonstrate integrated knowledge and understanding of principles of technical, allocative,

scale and economic efficiencies.

Have the ability to analyse agriculture’s role in the development of underdeveloped

communities/countries.

Be able to identify barriers to agricultural development and to examine critically remedial

agricultural policies and well-known tools of economic analysis.

Method of delivery: Full Time

Assessment methods:


Agricultural Statistics Research I

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of applications of linear regression and the

general linear model to agricultural economic data.

Be able to and use and interpret at least two econometric software for data analysis to be

able to analyse data.

Demonstrate the ability to discuss the problems of estimation when classical assumptions of

linear regression are violated.

Be able to use application of Chi-square analysis in the estimation of Index numbers and time

series analysis in the agricultural sector.


Assessment methods:


Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Economics

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge and engagement in this area of study to be able to use basic

mathematical methods to identify pressing agricultural problems;

Translate identified problem into a simple mathematical model to allow easier understanding

and to aid agricultural problem solving;

Demonstrate commendable competency in numeric skills;

Derive outcomes, analyse and interpret output from mathematical and statistical models;

Implement the analysis and evaluation of numerical solutions to business problems;

Communicate the results of quantitative analyses in the contexts of agricultural problems to

policy makers; and

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage current economic literature in this

area of study.


Assessment methods:

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Agricultural Micro-Economics

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, students are expected:

To have knowledge and demonstration of understanding of relevant terms, rules, concepts,

principles and theories to describe microeconomics.

To be able to apply this knowledge and these principles in the real world situations.

To conduct economic analysis in agricultural and related enterprises.

To advise agricultural stakeholders on micro-economics matters.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Quizzes

Written assignments

Class tests

Summative:

End of semester examination


Agricultural Marketing

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, learners are expected to have acquired:

Knowledge and understanding of the theory, methods, principles and techniques of

agricultural marketing and price analysis to be able to advise farmers on agricultural marketing

issues;

Knowledge and understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of the different

components of agricultural risk management in the context of South African agriculture;

The ability to use a range of skills to identify and analyse real world problems regarding

agricultural marketing and ethically develop creative response to these problems and issues;

The ability to individually and as part of a group, communicate in writing and orally present

creative ideas effectively to a range of audiences.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Class tests

Assignments

Summative:

Closed book written exam

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Agricultural Project Appraisal

Module outcomes:

To able to demonstrate understanding of project analysis and management process, various aspects

of agricultural projects cycle, costs and benefits of agricultural projects , plan and manage an

agricultural and/or rural development project, and major project management knowledge areas.


Assessment methods:


Agricultural Macro Economics

Module outcomes:

To have knowledge and demonstration of understanding of relevant terms, rules, concepts,

principles and theories to describe microeconomics and be able to apply these knowledge and

principles in the real world situations.

Conduct economic analysis in agricultural and related enterprises.

Advise agricultural stakeholders on micro-economics matters.


Assessment methods:


Research Methods and Project

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of and understanding of agricultural economics research methods,

Engage in this field to be able to identify a research proposal and formulate a proposal in the

agricultural economics environment,

Demonstrate the ability to critically review information gathering, synthesise data, evaluate

and manage information,

Be able to prepare and present information using appropriate information technology and

write a report offering creative insights, interpretations and solutions to problems in this field

of study.


Assessment methods:

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS /

BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE HONNEURS

APMA621 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Introductory Harmonic Analysis /

Inleidende Harmoniese Analise

Module outcomes:

After the successful completion of this module, the student must be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in harmonic analysis and critical understanding

and application of Fourier series & transforms, Hilbert space techniques, and the theory of

(tempered) distributions relevant to harmonic analysis,

The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively solve complex

problems related to Fourier series & transforms and the theory of distributions and apply

proven solution algorithms with theory-driven arguments,

Ability to solve complex and unfamiliar problems within the field of harmonic analysis by

gaining a deep understanding of the problem and employing novel solution techniques if

required,

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of harmonic analysis, Fourier methods,

Hilbert space techniques and (tempered) distributions in accordance with the level of the

qualification achieved,

The ability to communicate the solutions and their accompanying theoretical justification,

verbally or in writing and via appropriate technologies and media (like latex and Beamer), in

an accurate and coherent manner, with understanding of copyright principles and adherence

to the rules on plagiarism.


Assessment methods:

Students have achieved these outcomes if they can furnish proof that they are able to do the

following

10% State and grasp the meaning of terms of the subject; able to solve problems that require

no further insight than what was encountered in the examples.

40% Able to select the appropriate technique with seen/unseen problems; know in which

direction to steer the argument, and know how to apply a theorem or a definition in an

unseen context.

35% Know and understand the theorems and principles of the subject.

10% Able to think through an unseen problem, distinguish its components, and analyse those

components, and from that analysis get an idea of a solution strategy.

5% Demonstrate research capabilities in the sense of interpretation, and verbal and written

presentation of the solution of unseen problems.

APPM611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Symmetries of Differential Equations I

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, and taking into account prior learning, the student should be able

to demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying the underlying fundamental principles, methods

and applicable theory to solve problems regarding selected aspects of the following topics:

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One-parameter groups of differential transformations, groups admitted by differential

equations, symmetries of differential equations, introduction to Lie algebras, integration of

ordinary differential equations using symmetries, Noether symmetries


Assessment methods:

Formative assessment:

Class tests and assignments that integrate the module outcomes.

Summative assessment:

A written examination wherein the extent to which students have attained the outcomes of the

module will be assessed by means of applied and theoretical questions.


Numerical Analysis /

Numeriese Analise

Module outcomes:




Introduction to numerical analysis (mathematical preliminaries, error analysis, computer

programming); solution of systems of linear and non-linear equations; interpolation and

approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical linear algebra

(eigenvalues and eigenvectors).

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies, deeglike

kennis van, en vaardigheid demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en teorie om

probleme op te los rakende die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Inleiding tot numeriese analise (wiskundige voorbereiding, foutanalise,

rekenaarprogrammering); oplossing van stelsels lineêre en nie-lineêre vergelykings;

interpolasie en approksimasie; numeriese differensiasie en integrasie; numeriese lineêre

algebra (bepaling van eiewaardes en eievektore


Assessment methods:






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Theory of Partial Differential Equations

Module outcomes:


to demonstrate knowledge and skill in applying the underlying fundamental principles, methods


Refinement of undergraduate paradigms:

- Review of introductory concepts: First-order linear equations; Flows, vibrations and diffusions; Initial and boundary conditions.

- Waves and Diffusions: Review of wave and diffusion equation; Causality and energy; Comparison of waves and diffusions.

- Boundary value problems (review of basic concepts): Separation of variables; Review of Dirichlet, Neumann, and Robin condition; Fourier coefficients (review of real variable theory, introduction to complex theory).

Fourier series: Review of undergraduate theory; Orthogonality and general Fourier series;

Completeness; Gibbs phenomenon; Inhomogenous boundary conditions.

Harmonic functions: Review of Laplace's equation and rectangles; Cubes; Poisson's Formula.

Introduction to Green’s identities and Green’s functions: Green’s first and second identity;

Review of Green’s functions; half-space and sphere.

Boundaries in the plane and space.

Introduction to distributions and transforms.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies,

deeglike kennis van, en vaardigheid demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en

teorie om probleme op te los rakende die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Verfyning van voorgraadse paradigmas:

- Oorsig van inleidende konsepte: Eerste orde lineêre vergelykings; Vloed, vibrasie en

diffusie; Aanvangs- en randvoorwaardes.

- Golwe en Diffusie: Oorsig oor golf- en diffusievergelyking; Kousaliteit en energie;

Vergelyking van golwe en diffusies.

- Randwaardeprobleme (oorsig oor basiese konsepte): Skeiding van veranderlikes,

Hersiening van Dirichlet, Neumann, en Robin voorwaarde; Fourier koëffisïente

(hersiening van reële teorie, inleiding tot komplekse teorie).

Fourierreekse: Oorsig oor voorgraadse teorie; Ortogonaliteit en algemene Fourier reekse;

Volledigheid; Gibbs verskynsel; Nie-homogene randvoorwaardes

Harmoniese funksies: Oorsig oor Laplace se vergelyking en reghoeke; Kubusse; Poisson se

Formule.

Inleiding tot Green identiteite en Green funksies: Green se eerste en tweede identiteit; oorsig

oor Green funksies; half-ruimte en die bol.

Randvoorwaardes in die plat vlak en Euklidiese ruimte.

Inleiding to distribusies en transforms.


Assessment methods:


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Financial Modelling I

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and insight to model and solve financial decision modelling problems using

suitable mathematical methods and computer programmes;

Knowledge of the principles of fixed income investments, interest rate theory, cash flows,

bonds and annuities;

Skills to use knowledge of principles and methods to model and solve and analyse investment

choices under uncertainty;

Knowledge of mean variance analysis, optimal portfolio modelling, capital asset pricing

model, factor modelling and the utility function framework;

The ability to solve problems using suitable numerical techniques and computer packages.

Module uitkomste:


Kennis en insig om finansiële besluitnemingsprobleme te modelleer en op te los met geskikte

wiskundige metodes en rekenaarprogramme;

Kennis van die beginsels van vaste-inkomste belegging, rentekoerse, kontantvloeie,

annuiteite en staatseffekte;

Vaardighede om kennis van die beginsel en tegnieke toe te pas om beleggingskeuses onder

onsekerheid te modelleer, op te los en te analiseer;

Kennis van gemiddelde- variansie teorie, optimale portefeulje modellering,

kapitaalbateprysingsmodellering, faktormodellering en besluitneming in die

nutswaarderaamwerk;

Die vermoë om probleme met geskikte numeriese metodes en rekenaarprogramme op te los.


Assessment methods:






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Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations

Module outcomes:




Refinement of undergraduate paradigms: Revision of introductory concepts.

Waves and Diffusions: Revision of wave and diffusion equation; Introduction to causality and

energy; Comparison of waves and diffusions.

Boundary value problems: Revision of basic concepts (separation of variables, Dirichlet,

Neumann, and Robin conditions, Fourier coefficients for real variables); Introduction to

complex theory.

Fourier series: Revision of undergraduate theory; Orthogonality and general Fourier series;

Completeness; Gibbs phenomenon; Inhomogenous boundary conditions.

Harmonic functions: Revision of Laplace's equation and rectangles; Cubes; Poisson's

Formula.

Introduction to Green’s identities and Green’s functions: Green’s first and second identity;

Green’s functions (revision and extension); half-space and sphere.

General eigenvalue problems.

Boundaries in the plane and space.

Introduction to distributions and transforms.


Assessment methods:







Calculus of Variations

Module outcomes




Mathematical preliminaries, introductory problems, geodesics, brachiostochrone, minimum

surface of revolution, parametric representation, isoparametric problems, geometrical optics,

Fermat`s principle, dynamics of particles, two independent variables, the vibrating string,

isoperimetric problem leading to Sturm-Liouville systems.


Assessment methods:



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Fluid Dynamics I

Module outcomes:




Euler and Lagrange coordinates, material derivatives and control volumes, Reynolds transport

theorem. Conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Rotation and rate of shear.

Constitutive equations. Viscosity coefficients. Navier-Stokes equations. Newtonian fluids.

Boundary conditions

Module uitkomste:




Euler en Lagrange-koördinate. Materiële afgeleide en kontrole-volumes. Reynold se transport-

stelling. Behoud van massa. Behoud van momentum. Behoud van energie. Rotasie en

vervormingstempo. Wesentlike vergelykings. Viskositeitskoëffisiënte, Navier-Stokes-

vergelykings. Newton-vloeistowwe. Randvoorwaardes.


Assessment methods:







Biomathematics

Module outcome:




Spatially independent models for a single species, Continuous population models: interacting

species, Enzyme kinetics, Introduction to spatial variation, Travelling waves, Pattern

formation, Excitable systems: nerve pulses.


Assessment methods:



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Applied Matrix Analysis /

Toegepaste Matriksanalise

Module outcome:

Upon completion of this module and taking into account prior learning, the student should be able

to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in applying the underlying fundamental principles, methods,


Norms, inner product spaces and orthogonality;

Decomposition of matrices, like the orthogonal decomposition and singular value

decomposition;

Diagonalization by similarity transformations;

Canonical forms for real and complex matrices – the Jordan form;

Functions of diagonalizable and nondiagonalizable matrices;

Systems of differential equations.

Module uitkomste:



probleme op te los rakende geselekteerde aspekte van die volgende onderwerpe:

Norms, inwendigeprodukruimtes, en ortogonaliteit;

Ontbinding van matrikse, soos die ortogonale ontbinding en die singulierewaarde ontbinding;

Diagonalisering met behulp van gelykvormigheidstransformasies;

Kanoniese vorme vir reële en komplekse matrikse – die Jordan vorm;

Funksies van diagonaliseerbare en nie-diagonaliseerbare matrikse;

Stelsels differensiaalvergelykings.


Assessment methods:







Symmetries of Differential Equations II

Module outcome:




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Computing symmetries of partial differential equations, Black-Scholes equation, Hamilton-

Jacobi-Bellman equation, zero-coupon bond pricing model equation, fundamental valuation

equation in the double-root model of term structure, etc.


Assessment methods:

Formative assessment


Summative assessment




Advanced Numerical Analysis

Module outcome:




Introduction to numerical analysis (overview of APPM612); numerical solution of ordinary

differential equations (single and systems, initial and boundary conditions); partial differential

equations.

Module uitkomste:




Inleiding tot numeriese analise (oorsig oor die inhoud van APPM612); numeriese oplossing van

gewone differensiaalvergelykings (enkel en stelsel; aanvangswaarde en randwaarde); parsiële

differensiaalvergelykings.


Assessment methods:







Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Module outcome:




Refinement and extension of undergraduate theory:

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- Finite differences and parabolic equations: review finite difference approximations to

derivatives and parabolic equations; local truncation error; consistency, convergence,

review stability and the Crank-Nicolson implicit method.

- Hyberbolic equations and characteristic curves: review first order quasi-linear equations;

Lax-Wendroff and Wendroff methods; second order quasi-linear hyperbolic equations;

rectangular nets and finite difference methods for second order hyberbolic equations.

- Review of elliptic equations: Laplace's equation; curved boundaries; solution of sparse

systems of linear equations.

Finite element method for ODE's: introduction; collocation method; least squares method and

the Galerkin method.

Introduction to the finite element method for PDE’s: Variational principles; examples of

elements and solutions.

Module uitkomste:




Verfyning en uitbreiding van voorgraadse teorie:

- Eindige differensies en paraboliese vergelykings: oorsig oor eindige differensie

benaderings tot afgeleides en paraboliese vergelykings; lokale afkappingsfout;

konsistensie, konvergensie, oorsig oor stabiliteit en die Crank-Nicolson implisiete metode.

- Hiberboliese vergelykings en karakteristieke krommes: oorsig oor eerste-orde kwasi-

lineêre vergelykings; Lax-Wendroff en Wendroff metodes; tweede orde kwasi-lineêre

hiperboliese vergelykings; reghoekige nette en eindige differensie metodes vir tweede

orde hiperboliese vergelykings.

- Oorsig oor elliptiese vergelykings: Laplace se vergelyking; geboë rande; oplos van yl

stelsels lineêre vergelykings.

Eindige element metode vir gewone DV's: inleiding; kollokasie metode; kleinste kwadrate

metode en die Galerkin metode.

Inleiding tot die eindige element metode vir PDV’s: Variasiebeginsels; voorbeelde van elemente

en oplossings.


Assessment methods:







Financial Modelling II

Module outcome:

On completion of this module the student should be able to demonstrate

Knowledge, insight and skills to model and solve financial derivative securities using suitable

mathematical methods and computer programmes;

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Knowledge of the characteristics, construction and evaluation of derivatives (futures and

options);

Knowledge and insight in mathematical and stochastic modeling of share prices and

computational aspects of option prices;

The ability to apply theory and suitable numerical techniques to calculate option prices.

Module uitkomste:


Kennis, insig en vaardighede om finansiële afgeleide instrumente te modelleer en op te los met

geskikte wiskundige metodes en rekenaarprogramme;

Kennis van eienskappe en konstruksie en die evaluering van afgeleide instrumente (onder

andere termynkontrakte en opsies);

Insig in die wiskundige aspek, die stogastiese modellering van aandeelpryse en die

berekeningsalgoritmes van opsiepryse;

Die vermoë om die teorie en geskikte numeriese metodes toe te pas om opsiepryse te kan

bereken.


Assessment methods:







Financial Modelling III

Module outcome:

After completion of this module the student should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying the principles and applicable methods to

solve problems in the field of the following subjects:

Dimensional analyses: Examples of models that are chosen based on the student’s previous

knowledge and future aims with regards to studies, research etc.

Be able to do time series analises.

Making predictions from models.

Using computer programming skills to solve practical phenomena.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies, die

volgende te kan doen:

Kennis en vaardighede te kan demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels en toepaslike

metodes om probleme op te los rakende die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Dimensionele analise: Voorbeelde van modelle wat gekies word op grond van studente se

vorige kennis en toekomstige fokus met betrekking tot studies, navorsing etc.

Tydreeks analise kan doen.

Voorspellings kan maak.

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Rekenaarvaardighede kan gebruik in die oplos van praktiese verskynsels.


Assessment methods:







Control Theory

Module outcome:




Introduction to optimal control theory and mechanical systems. Mathematical foundations; a

variety of applications (amongst others minimum time problems and minimum fuel problems);

singular cases.

Module uitkomste:




Inleiding tot optimale beheerteorie en meganiese stelsels. Wiskundige onderbou;

verskeidenheid toepassings (waaronder minimumtyd- en minimumbrandstofprobleme);

singuliere gevalle.


Assessment methods:







Fluid Dynamics II /

Vloeidinamika II

Module outcomes:




Flow lines, vorticity. Kelvin’s theorem, Bernoulli and Crocco equations. Vorticity equation. Ideal

fluids. Stream function, complex potential and complex velocity. Uniform flow. Source and sink

flow. Cylinder flow with and without circulation. Blasius laws. Force and moment. Joukowski

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transformation. Different types of airfoils. Exact solution of Navier-Stokes equations for a few

solvable problems.

Module uitkomste:




Vloeilyne, werwellyne. Kelvin se stelling, Bernoulli- en Crocco-vergelykings, werwelvergelyking.

Ideale vloeistowwe: Stroomfunksie en komplekse potensiaal en komplekse snelheid. Uniforme

vloei. Bron- en put-vloei. Silinder-vloei met en sonder sirkulasie. Blasius se wette. Krag en

moment. Joukowski-transformasie. Dravlakke van verskillende tipes. Eksakte oplossings van die

Navier-Stokes-vergelykings vir enkele oplosbare probleme.


Assessment methods:







Industrial Mathematics

Module outcomes:




Preliminaries of mathematical models of industrial mathematics.

Case studies of some problems of industrial mathematics involving transport of heat energy or

mass, continuous casting, water filtration, laser drilling, factory fires, irrigation and so on


Assessment methods:







Dynamical Systems & PDEs /

Dinamiese Stelsels en PDVs

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in dynamical systems & PDE and critical

understanding and application of nonlinear dynamics (infinitely and countably many

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dimensions), dissipative dynamics and models, modulation theory (including dynamics of

pattern and introductory material on centre manifold reduction and diffusive stability) relevant

to harmonic analysis,


problems related to nonlinear dynamics, dissipative dynamics and various aspects of

modulation theory (including dynamics of pattern and introductory material on centre

manifold reduction and diffusive stability) and apply proven solution algorithms with theory-

driven arguments,

Ability to solve complex and unfamiliar problems within the field of harmonic analysis by

gaining a deep understanding of the problem and employing novel solution techniques if

required,

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of dynamical systems & PDE and critical

understanding and application of nonlinear dynamics, dissipative dynamics and models, and

Modulation theory in accordance with the level of the qualification achieved,

The ability to communicate the solutions and their accompanying theoretical justification,

verbally or in writing and via appropriate technologies and media (like latex and Beamer), in

an accurate and coherent manner, with understanding of copyright principles and adherence

to the rules on plagiarism.


Assessment methods:


following




direction to steer the argument, and know how to apply a theorem or a definition in an unseen

context.







Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student should, taking in account previous studies, be able to

do the following:

Demonstrate mastery of introductory research methods in the subject;

Be able to read and interpret and analyse literature in a mathematical journal;

Be able to handle references and sourcing;

Be able to perform scientific literature searches;

Be able to apply knowledge and skills from different subdisciplines in an integrated fashion in

the solution of mathematical problems;

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Be able to communicate the subject content orally and in written form (in appropriate scientific

language and appropriate programmes);

Be able to conduct and report research on a mathematical problem under the guidance of a

supervisor

Be able to work together in a team on a topic.


Assessment methods:

Formative:

Initial presentation of project proposal in the second quarter.

Summative:

Present the chosen topic verbally using standard resources of the field of study

(Beamer/Powerpoint).

ARSM611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Nuclear Physics

Module outcomes:

Students should understand and be able to explain:

The principles of Radioactivity, Properties of a nucleus, Basic features of radioactivity and the

radioactive decay process. The radiations emitted by radioactive substance and their

interaction with matter. Comparison of Atomic decays.

Students should understand and be able to explain the application of nuclear energy, the

nuclear reaction , reactor physics, nuclear reaction kinetics and some aspects of reactor

operation, accelerator principles and designs, applications in research, medicine, industry and

engineering

Students should also be able be able to use different detecting and measuring techniques.


Assessment methods:


Nuclear Chemistry

Module outcomes:

Students should be able to demonstrate:

A thorough knowledge on the work performed by a nuclear analytical laboratory,

The analytical techniques performed, processes conducted and the instruments applied to

measure radioactivity,

A functional knowledge on basic principles and concepts of the sensitivity requirements of

radioactivity measurements to obtain meaningful results in problem solving activities,

The application of applicable examples in the estimation/calculation of the cost for the

implementation of a Radioactive Monitoring Programme (RMP),

A functional knowledge of radiochemistry,

The typical work performed by a radiochemical plant and how these radiochemicals are built

into molecules to be used as radiopharmaceuticals,

A general knowledge of the principles and basic concepts of the field of radiotherapy as well

as diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and

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Be able to evaluate the choice of radionuclide for types of cancer and a functional knowledge

on the nuclear fuel cycle and the associated issues of nuclear security and nuclear forensics


Assessment methods:


Research Report

Module outcomes:

After completion of module ARSM673, the student will demonstrate:

Ability to articulate a research proposal and carry out literature review

Understanding of how to design a research strategy, carry out experiments specific to a

research problem

Competency in analytically interpreting results of a research or experiment and in producing a

research report under supervision.


Assessment methods/criteria:

The student will prove that he/she has attained the outcomes of the ARSM673 module when

he/she can articulate a research proposal and carry out literature review.

When he/she can design a research strategy, carry out experiments specific to a research

problem.

When he/she can analytically interpret results of a research or experiment and produce a

research report.

BCHN611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Analytical Biochemistry

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module BCHN611, the student should demonstrate:

Applied knowledge and understanding of numerous analytical techniques that can be used in

biochemical investigations.

An ability to critically evaluate the sources of knowledge on these analytical techniques from

text books, journal publications and internet resources.

Specialized skills to utilise these analytical techniques to investigate specific biochemical

problems including inherited-, non-communicable- and infectious diseases.

The ability to effectively present and communicate results obtained with these analytical

techniques.

An ability to identify and critically reflect on the ethical, legal and social implications, as well as

the professional conduct required for biochemical research and diagnostics.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module BCHN611, behoort die student:

Toegepaste kennis en insig te hê van analitiese tegnieke wat gebruik kan word in biochemiese

ondersoeke.

Die vermoë te hê om op kritiese wyse die kennisbronne aangaande hierdie analitiese tegnieke

vanuit boeke, tydskrifpublikasies en internet-bronne te evalueer.

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Gespesialiseerde vaardighede te hê om hierdie analitiese metodes te gebruik om spesifieke

biochemiese vraagstellings mee te ondersoek, insluitende aangebore-, nie-oordraagbare en

aansteeklike siektes.

Die vermoë te hê om op effektiewe wyse terugvoer te gee oor resultate wat met behulp van

hierdie analitiese tegnieke verkry is.

Die vermoë te hê om die etiese, regstegniese en sosiale implikasies, asook die professionele

gedrag wat nodig is vir biochemiese navorsing en diagnostiek, te identifiseer en te beredeneer.


Assessment methods:

Formal Formative

The formative assessments include individual assignments and discussions.

Summative

The summative assessment consists of formal tests or assignments for each of the subsections of

the course at appointed times by every student.

Assessment plan :

The module mark is calculated by taking the average of all the formal tests and/or assignments.


Advanced Metabolism

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the theory of human metabolism, the human

metabolome and analytical techniques for metabolic profiling;

The ability to evaluate the metabolome of humans critically and to trace abnormalities back to

a possible enzyme defect, cofactor deficiency, inhibiting compounds like diet, environmental

factors or medication;

The ability to propose additional analyses to investigate potential metabolic defects and finally

to confirm the defect;

The ability to identify a possible treatment based on the metabolism, presence of possible toxic

substances formed in the alternative metabolism and deficiency of important biological

compounds which are not formed due to the defect.

The ability to identify ethical issues regarding genetic defects.

Module uitkomste:


‘n Geïntegreerde kennis en begrip van die teorie van mens metabolisme, die mens metaboloom

en analitiese tegnieke vir metaboliese profilering te hê;

Die vermoë ontwikkel om die metaboloom krities te evalueer en abnormaliteite te kan terug

voer na aangebore ensiemdefekte, kofaktor gebreke, of enige ander inhiberende stowwe soos

dieetsfaktore, omgewingsfaktore en medikasie;

Die vermoë te hê om addisionele analises voor te stel om potensiële metaboliese defekte verder

te ondersoek en uiteindelik te bevestig;

Die vermoë hê om moontlike behandeling voor te stel gebaseer op die metabolisme,

teenwoordigheid van toksiese metaboliete wat in alternatiewe weë gevorm word en gebreke

van belangrike biologiese verbindings wat nie gevorm word as gevolg van die defek.

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Die vermoë te hê om etiese problematiek rakende genetiese defekte te identifiseer.


Assessment methods:

Formative

Assessments consist of in-class presentations, in-class assignments and take-home assignments.

Summative

The summative assessment consists of an examination paper that will be written at an appointed

time by every student.

Assessment plan:

The take-home formative assessment assignments contribute 40% and the summative assessment

opportunity 60% to the module mark.


Advanced Analytical Biochemistry

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge and understanding of numerous analytical techniques that can be used in

biochemical investigations.

An ability to critically evaluate the sources of knowledge on these analytical techniques from

text books, journal publications and internet resources.

Specialised skills to utilise these analytical techniques to investigate specific biochemical

problems including inherited-, non-communicable- and infectious diseases.

The ability to effectively present and communicate results obtained with these analytical

techniques.


the professional conduct required for biochemical research and diagnostics.


Assessment methods: The formative assessments include individual assignments and discussions.


Advanced Metabolism of Diseases

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the theory of human metabolism, and analytical

techniques for metabolic profiling;

The ability to evaluate the f human metabolism critically and to trace abnormalities back to a

possible enzyme defect, co-factor deficiency, inhibiting compounds like diet, environmental

factors or medication;

The ability to propose additional analyses to investigate potential metabolic defects and finally

to confirm the defect;

The ability to identify a possible treatment based on the metabolism, presence of possible toxic

substances formed in the alternative metabolism and deficiency of important biological

compounds which are not formed due to the defect.

The ability to identify ethical issues regarding genetic defects.

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Assessment methods: Formative assessments consist of in-class presentations, in-class assignments

and take-home assignments.

BCHN622 SEMESTER 2 NQF8LEVEL: 8

Bioenergetics

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge and understanding of the eukaryotic biochemical pathways and cellular

components involved in bioenergetics, as well as the genetics involved.

An ability to critically evaluate the sources of knowledge on these topics from text books,

journal publications, internet resources. Furthermore, to understand and evaluate the

methodologies that was used in these sources.

Specialized skills to assimilate how these interrelated topics can be associated with inherited-

, non-communicable- and infectious diseases in humans.

The ability to effectively present and communicate a critical review on these topics, with the

ability to identify and predict the consequences of biological problems.


the professional conduct required for research and diagnostics related to these biological

topics.

Module uitkomste:


‘n Toegepaste kennis en insig van eukariotiese biochemiese weë en sellulêre komponente

betrokke by bioënergetika, asook die genetika betrokke.

Die vermoë te toon om op ? kritiese wyse kennisbronne vanuit boeke, tydskrifpublikasies en

internet-bronne te evalueer. Verder, om die metodologieë wat gebruik is in hierdie bronne te

verstaan én te evalueer.

Gespesialiseerde assimileringsvaardighede van die wyse hoe hierdie verwante temas met

aangebore-, nie-oordraagbare en aansteeklike siektes verbind kan word.

Die vermoë te hê om op 'n effektiewe wyse 'n kritiese oorsig van hierdie temas aan te bied en

te kommunikeer, met die vermoë om die gevolge van biologiese probleme te identifiseer en te

voorspel.

Die vermoë te hê om die etiese, regstegniese en sosiale implikasies, asook die professionele

gedrag wat nodig is om navorsing en diagnostiek op hierdie biologiese temas te doen, te

identifiseer en te beredeneer.


Assessment methods:

Formative

The formative assessments include individual in-class presentations and discussions.

Summative



Assessment plan:

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The participation mark will be determined from an individual class presentation and discussion

session on a selected topic. A written examination will follow at the end of the module. The

participation mark and examination mark will contribute 30% and 70%, respectively, to the module

mark.


Advanced Drug Discovery

Module outcomes:

After completion of module BCHN623, the student will demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and understanding of the forefront and emerging topics, methods,

advances and challenges in drug discovery and metabolism;

An ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and the internet

on particular topics within the field of molecular biology, and critically evaluate and review this

knowledge;

An ability to present and communicate the forefront of molecular biology on a particular topic

effectively, offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions to specific problems;

the ability to identify, demarcate, analyze, critically reflect on and effectively apply relevant

knowledge to address complex problems in molecular biology by using appropriate methods;

The ability to identify and address ethical issues in molecular biology based on critical reflection

on suitability of different ethical value systems and an understanding of professional conduct

required of a professional biochemist


Asssessment methods:

Formative

Assessments consist of in-class presentations, in-class assignments and take-home assignments.

Summative



Assessment plan:

The take-home formative assessment assignments contribute 40% and the summative assessment

opportunity 60% to the module mark.


Advanced Molecular Biology

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the forefront and emerging topics, methods,

advances and challenges in cellular and molecular biology;


on particular topics within the field of cell and molecular biology, and critically evaluate and

review this knowledge;

An ability to present and communicate the forefront of molecular biology on a particular topic

effectively, offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions to specific problems;

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The ability to identify, demarcate, analyze, critically reflect on and effectively apply relevant

knowledge to address complex problems in cell and molecular biology by using appropriate

methods;

The ability to identify and address ethical issues in molecular biology based on critical reflection

on suitability of different ethical value systems and an understanding of professional conduct

required of a professional biochemist.


Assessment methods: The formative assessments include individual in-class presentations and

discussions.


Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology

Module outcomes:


integrated knowledge and understanding of the forefront and emerging

topics, methods, advances and challenges in molecular biology;

an ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books,

journals and the online sources on particular topics within the field of molecular

biology, and critically evaluate and review this knowledge;

an ability to present and communicate the forefront of molecular biology on a

particular topic effectively, offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations and

solutions to specific problems; the ability to identify, demarcate, analyze,

critically reflect on and effectively apply relevant knowledge to address

complex problems in molecular biology by using appropriate advanced methods;

the ability to identify and address ethical issues in molecular biology based

on critical reflection on suitability of different ethical value systems and an

understanding of professional conduct required of a professional biochemist.


Assessment methods:

Formative

The formative assessments include individual assignments and presentations (40%).

Summative

The summative assessment consists of formal examination on each of the subsections of the course

at appointed times by every student (60%).

Assessment Plan

A written examination follows at the end of the module. The participation mark and examination

mark will contribute 40% and 60%, respectively, to the module mark.

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BCHN671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:


Sufficient knowledge to plan, conduct and report results of a scientific research project in

Biochemistry;


on particular topics within the field of Biochemistry, and critically evaluate, review and

integrate this knowledge to prepare a literature study and motivate a research proposal;

The ability to design project-oriented experiments, identify appropriate methods and

singlehandedly perform experiments;

The ability to critically evaluate, interpret, present and communicate results of experiments in

a scientific way and write a report on the project;

The ability to identify ethical issues in biological research (theory and applications) ,

communicate their own point of view as well as those of the scientific, medical and general

community and have an understanding of professional conduct required of a professional

biochemist.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module BCHN621, behoort die student bewys te lewer van:

Genoegsame kennis en kundigheid om ‘n wetenskaplike navorsingsprojek in Biochemie te kan

beplan, uitvoer en daaroor verslag te doen;

die vermoë om ‘n verskeidenheid van bronne van inligting en kennis, soos boeke, joernale en

die internet oor ‘n spesifieke onderwerp in Biochemie te assimileer, krities die inligting te

evalueer en die kennis te kan integreer in 'n literatuuroorsig en 'n navorsingsvoorstel te kan

motiveer;

Die vermoë om projek georiënteerde eksperimente te kan ontwerp, toepaslike metodes te

identifiseer en eiehandig eksperimente te kan uitvoer;

Die vermoë om resultate van eksperimente krities te kan evalueer, interpreteer, op

wetenskaplike wyse te kan aanbied en kommunikeer en ‘n verslag oor die projek te kan skryf;

Die vermoë om etiese kwessies in biologiese navorsing (teorie en praktyk) te kan identifiseer en

hulle eie siening asook die siening van die wetenskaplike en mediese gemeenskap en die

algemene publiek te kommunikeer en ‘n begrip te hê van die etiese en professionele gedrag

wat van ‘n professionele biochemikus verwag kan word.


Assessment methods:

Formal Formative

The formative assessment includes an initial individual oral project plan presentation during March.

Summative

The final summative assessment consists of a mark for the written project report and oral

presentation of the project.

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Assessment plan:

The module mark is composed of the initial oral project plan presentation (30%) and final

summative assessment (70%). For the latter the oral project presentation and written project report

each counts 50%.

BMCM613 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Bacteriology

Module outcomes:

After completion of module Bacteriology, the student will demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and clear understanding of bacteria classification characteristics.

The knowledge to differentiate between different pathogenic and nosocomial bacteria of

public health significance.

Integrated knowledge and a detailed understanding of ethical procedures required when

conduction research on bacteria.

The ability to assess and review multiple resources in order to understand bacteria host range,

evolution, and genetic diversity, and the contribution of the latter to source tracking.

The knowledge of strategies through which bacteria acquire virulence and resistant

determinants as well as the impacts and applications thereof in clinical diagnosis.

Understanding on the use and application of approved SOPs for collecting, handling, and

propagation of bacterial host.

Practical knowledge on techniques to understand pathogenicity/virulence of bacteria species.

The ability to effectively communicate their findings regarding the bacteria species.

Method of delivery: Full-time

Assessment methods:

Written and oral assignments, exam.


Virology And Immunology

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, students are expected to:

Demonstrate awareness and clear understanding of the different groups of vertebrate viruses.

Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and be able to explain the concepts of current key

viruses, e.g. coronaviruses, cancer-causing viruses and HIV.

Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and detailed understanding of virology and

immunology techniques and their application in the industry.

Demonstrate advanced ability to effectively analyze and interpret the host immune system

and its defence mechanisms.

Effectively identify, evaluate and address their own learning needs in a self-directed manner

and facilitate collaborative learning processes.

Demonstrate capacity for critical scientific analysis and ability to communicate information and

research findings in well-formulated writing and oral presentation.


Assessment methods: Written and oral assignments, exam

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Mycology

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners will demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and clear understanding of fungal classification characteristics.

Differentiation of the fungal structurally from other organisms.

The diversity of fungi in various habitats including their mechanisms for survival in ecosystems.

Methods employed to cultivate and identify fungi utilizing correct lab and microscopic

techniques.

The knowledge and impact of fungi on plant, animal, and human pathologies, the food

industry, and the production of antibiotics as well as other pharmaceuticals.

How fungi are utilized to elucidate genetic principles as well as a description of their

metabolites and energy-releasing metabolic pathways.


Assessment methods:

Written and oral assignments, exam.


Environmental and Industrial Microbiology

Module outcomes:

After completion of module BMCM622, the student will demonstrate:

A detailed understanding of the terrestrial environment from an integrated physical, chemical,

and biological perspective.

The knowledge of surface soil, the vadose zone, and the saturated zone; components of soil

discussed in class such as texture, pore size distribution, organic matter, soil structure,

interaggregate and intraaggregate pores, cation exchange, soil water potential.

A detailed understanding of how soil water potential relates to microbial activity; and the

basics of contaminant sorption and microbial sorption.

Knowledge of how microbial activity can influence the soil atmosphere.

The ability to describe the types, numbers, and relative movements of microbes found in

surface soil, vadose zone, and saturated zone environments.

The knowledge of the respective competitiveness of the bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi in

soil.

The ability to describe the four types of aquatic habitats for microbes; the microbial loop

Understanding of the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen in the benthos.

Be able to describe the makeup of a microbial mat, including examples of microorganisms

found in a mat.

Understanding of how biofilms develop and the reasons why microbes form biofilms

The ability to define the thermocline, epilimnion, and hypolimnion; the different regions of a

water body: neuston, limnetic, littoral, and profundal zones

The knowledge of the ranges of numbers of microbes in oligotrophic and eutrophic water

bodies; the driving force behind the vertical stratification of primary producers in the water

column; how bacteria adapt to extreme temperatures

The ability to describe geothermal vents and their associated community

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The ability to discuss and give examples of microorganisms of concern in disease, biological

warfare and closed environments that may be spread through aerosols

The ability to describe the three components of the aeromicrobiological pathway: launching,

transport, and deposition

Describe the biosafety levels used in research and medicine; how microorganisms in the air are

measured; how bioaerosols can be controlled; and factors that impact microbial survival in

bioaerosols

Account for the significance of organisms in the food and foodservice industry

Discuss the ancient, medieval and recent history of industrial microbiology

Identify areas where environmental and industrial microbiology are applicable

Give at least two examples of further possible research in Industrial microbiology

Understanding of how to Improving strain selection and fermentation Process- Titre, Yield and

VP.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Primary and Secondary Metabolites; Industrial

Bioprocesses; the necessity for Growth; distinguish Large and Small Scale Processes.

Understanding of the terms enrichment, selective, and differential medium, and the difference

between culturable counts and direct counts, and MPN and culturable counts.

The ability to adequately describe a dilution scheme given a soil or water sample, and convert

soil wet weight results to soil dry weight results.


Assessment methods: Class tests, assignments, oral presentations, exam.

BWIA671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Actuarial Risk Management

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of the main areas of actuarial practice and critical understanding of the

use of the actuarial control cycle to monitor, measure and manage risk effectively.

The ability to formulate, justify and present plausible and appropriate solutions to business

problems

The ability to behave professionally in a commercial environment and to take relevant factors

and issues into account in the formulation of solutions.

The ability to apply professional integrity, conduct and responsibility required by the actuarial

profession.

Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and as part of a group.

Manage time, work to deadlines and prioritise workloads


Assessment methods:

Students have mastered the outcomes if they are able to:

Discuss and apply the actuarial control cycle in a variety of practical commercial situations.

Analyse the main features and risks of financial products and contracts and to propose and

evaluate effecient risk management stategies.

Present reasoned arguments, both in technical and non-technical language.

Identify relevant stakeholders and how to take appropriate account of their requirements

when giving actuarial advice

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Present information in a professional and ethically sound manner

BWIB611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Statistical Learning I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Statistical Learning,

to enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and techniques

relevant to this field.

The ability to identify, select, apply, interpret, and critically judge the effectiveness of a range

of appropriate Statistical Learning methods in solving complex problems related to this field.

The ability to identify and critically evaluate the ethical/professional conduct of himself/herself

and others in different cultural/social/professional environments, and to effect the

appropriate change in such conduct.

The ability to effectively present and communicate, orally and in writing, relevant academic

and professional information – including creative insight, rigorous interpretations, and

solutions to problems – to a range of audiences with the use of appropriate technologies.

The ability to contribute and learn cooperatively in groups within various roles and learn on

his/her own initiative, by applying learning strategies in a critical manner to effectively address

the professional and ongoing needs of himself/herself and others.

The ability to take full responsibility his/her work, decisions, and use of resources, as well as

full accountability for the actions and decisions of others where applicable


Assessment methods:


Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically examine a range of supervised and

unsupervised Statistical Learning models, its assessment and selection, and the techniques

associated with these concepts.

Use the designated software package to explore and manipulate data set(s) associated with a

specific problem, apply suitable Statistical Learning methods to the data, and select the most

effective method based on a critical assessment of the results.

Work independently and be well prepared for all seminars.

Contribute to discussions during seminars and demonstrate knowledge of the relevant

concepts and methods in various forms of assessment, by providing insight into – and solutions

to – problems/questions with the correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of

Statistical Learning.

Demonstrate that he/she can successfully complete group assignments, solve or deal with

issues related to diversity in groups, and individually apply the knowledge and skills – that were

gained by means of the group discussions and assignments – on theoretical principles and real-

world problems.

Act professionally, e.g. hand in assignments on time and be punctual in all operations.

Present information in a professional and ethically sound manner.

Critically evaluate and consider the ethical implications of decisions in appropriate contexts.

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Continuously reflect on how the different seminars relate to each other by integrating

applicable knowledge, skills and values from different sub-modules in the problem solving

process.

Track own learning progress and manage all resources successfully to realise all outcomes of

the module.

BWIB621 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL:8

Statistical Learning II

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Statistical Learning,

to enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and techniques

relevant to this field.


of appropriate Statistical Learning methods in solving complex problems related to this field.













Assessment methods:



unsupervised Statistical Learning models, its assessment and selection, and the techniques



specific problem, apply suitable Statistical Learning methods to the data, and select the most

effective method based on a critical assessment of the results.





Statistical Learning.




world problems.


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process.


the module


Forecasting for Business

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Forecasting, to

enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and techniques relevant

to this field.


of appropriate Forecasting methods in solving complex problems related to this field.













Assessment methods:


Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically examine a range of time series and survival

models, and the techniques associated with these concepts.


specific problem, select and apply the most suitable Forecasting method to the data, and

critically assess and interpret the results.





Forecasting.




world problems.

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process.


the module

BWIN611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Quantitative Risk Analysis I

Module outcomes:


After the completion of this module, the learner should be able to demonstrate integrated

knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques in the field of Quantitative Risk Analysis.

The learner should be able to demonstrate the ability to interrogate multiple sources of

knowledge in the modelling of financial and insurance risk management.

Demonstrate an understanding of risk classification and risk measurement concepts and

techniques

Method ofdelivery: Full Time

Assessment methods:


Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate market risk.

Explain the modelling and management of market risk in financial institutions.

Develop / propose an integrated risk measurement (e.g. Value-at-Risk) framework by applying

statistical methods and techniques.

Explain the concepts of risk classification and analyse and criticize risk measurement concepts

in financial risk management.

Show an awareness of how individual risks might be categorised in different ways.

Describe the relationship between systematic risk, non-systematic or specific risk, and

concentration of risk.

Describe the properties and limitations of common risk measures.

Recommend a specific choice of model based on the results of both quantitative and

qualitative analysis of financial or insurance data.


Financial Engineering I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the use of stochastic calculus theory to model and

price financial securities.

The ability to analyse different types of risk and apply the appropriate hedging instrument in

each case.

The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

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The ability to identify, evaluate and address accurately his/ her learning needs in a self-directed

manner, and to facilitate collaborative learning processes.


Assessment methods:


Formulate valuation problems in mathematical forms using appropriate notation

Critically evaluate modern financial theories and select the appropriate instruments for

different risk management applications.

Price simple derivative securities, using appropropriate software, if applicable.

Develop and communicate his or her ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments, using

appropriate academic, professional, or occupational discourse.


the module.


Investment Theory I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of portfolio selection, diversification

and asset pricing.

The ability to apply the principles of risk management and control to the appraisal, selection

and management of investments;

The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to make use of appropriate

technologies in all communications to lay and professional audiences

Identify, evaluate and address accurately his or her learning needs in a self-directed manner,

and to facilitate collaborative learning processes.


Assessment methods:


Discuss and develop portfolio investment strategies working individually or in groups

Think independently and solve complex portfolio choice problems, select assets and

manage portfolios.

Analyse and critically evaluate the performance of an investment manager.

Develop solutions to corporate, risk and investment management problems

Develop and communicate his or her ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments, using

appropriate academic, professional, or occupational discourse.


the module.


Financial Modelling I

Module outcomes:


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Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Financial Modelling

and Optimisation, to enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and

techniques relevant to this field.


of appropriate numerical approaches in solving complex optimisation problems relevant in

finance.





Assessment methods:


Describe, formulate, apply, and critically examine a range of financial optimisation models, its

assessment and selection, and the solution techniques associated with these models.

Use the designated software package to capture the mathematical models associated with a

specific problem, apply suitable optimisation algorithms to find solutions, and select the most

effective algorithm based on a critical assessment of the results.





Financial Modelling and Optimisation.


Quantitative Risk Analysis II

Module outcomes:



knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques in the field of Quantitative Risk Analysis.


knowledge in the modelling of financial and insurance risk management.


techniques.

Demonstrate the ability to use statistical methods and techniques (e.g. univariate and

multivariate distributions, correlations, time series, etc.) to analyse risk concepts (e.g. market

risk, credit risk, operational risk and underwriting risk).

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate financial risk management problems in financial

institutions and provide solutions to these problems.

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to make use of appropriate technologies in

all communications.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement risk models in software packages (e.g SAS/IML

and MS Excel).

Demonstrate the ability to take full responsibility for his or her own work in practical

assignments


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Assessment methods:


Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate credit risk.

Explain the modelling and management or credit risk, in financial institutions.

Develop / propose an integrated risk measurement (e.g. Value-at-Risk) framework by applying

statistical methods and techniques.



Show an awareness of how individual risks might be categorised in different ways. (Market

Risk vs. Credit Risk)



Analyse quantitative credit data by applying statistical methods (e.g. univariate and

multivariate distributions, correlations, time series, etc.)

Analyse and implement financial risk models in software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).

Present information in a professional and ethical sound manner

Develop, optimise and take responsibility for own learning needs, able to track own learning

progress and apply, evaluate and reflect on relevant learning strategies, management of all

resources to successfully realise all outcomes of the module

Take responsibility to co-operate effectively as a member of a group to ensure that task

outcomes are met.


Pricing of Derivatives A

Module outcomes:

Critical understanding and knowledge of single-period and multi-period discrete time financial

market models and continuous time models; and integrated knowledge of continuous time

hedging strategies. Strong backgrounds in calculus, linear algebra, real analysis and probability

theory are recommended

The ability to formulate and apply fundamental theorems of Financial Mathematics, the

Feynman-Kac Stochastic Representation Formula, the Martingale Representation Theorem,

the Girsanov Theorem, and the Ito Formula. The ability to derive continuous time hedging

strategies.

The ability to plan and conduct research according to standard protocol and to employ

appropriate processes, procedures and techniques.








full accountability for the actions and decisions of others where applicable.


Assessment methods:

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Describe, compare, combine, apply and critically investigate, through a research project, a

range of contiguous claims pricing models, its assessement and selection, and the techniques

associated with contiguous claims.

Use MatLab to implement basic numerical procedures to price contingent claims in continuous

time.

Work independently and be well prepared for lectures.

Contribute to discussions during lectures and demonstrate knowledge of the relevant concepts

and methods in various forms of assessment, by providing insight into – and solutions to –

problems/ questions with the correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Financial

Mathematics.

Demonstrate the he/she can successfully complete a research project independently and

individually apply the knowledge and skills - that were gained by means of the class discussions

and literature study – on theoretical principles and real-world problems.

Act professionally, e.g. hand in a research project on time and be punctual in all operations.



Continuously reflect on how the different lectures relate to each other by integrating


process.


the module.


Financial Modelling Optimisation

Module outcomes:

After the completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic knowledge and coherent and critical

understanding of the mathematical formulation of financial optimisation problems.



finance.

Demonstrate the ability to derive mathematical formulas to solve financial optimisation

problems by using previous knowledge in other disciplines like statistics, computer science and

economics in an integrative way.




Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate real world problems in financial optimisation and

provide solutions to these problems.

Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate academic/professional work effectively.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement numerical approaches for solving financial

optimisation problems using designated software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).


assignments.


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Assessment methods:


Conduct and write a report with reference to the current academic discourse on a specified

financial optimisation problem.



Explain the concepts of numerical methods used in Financial Modelling and Optimisation for

e.g., Simplex Method for linear programming and Branch-and-Bound for Integer Linear

Programming.

Work independently and be well prepared for all seminars. Contribute to discussions during

seminars and demonstrate knowledge of the relevant concepts and methods in various forms

of assessment, by providing insight into – and solutions to – problems/questions with the

correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Financial Modelling and Optimisation.

Analyse and implement numerical approaches in solving financial optimisation problems in

software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).




effective algorithm based on a critical assessment of the results

BWIR622 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report: Financial Engineering and Pricing of Derivatives

Module outcomes:


A comprehensive and systematic knowledge and coherent and critical understanding of the

mathematical modelling of financial problems (e.g. General options, derivatives pricing,

continuous time hedging strategies).

Demonstrate an understanding of numerical procedure and techniques in modelling finical

instruments.

The ability to formulate and apply fundamental theorems of financial mathematics.

The ability to derive continuous time hedging strategies.

Demonstrate the ability to derive mathematical formulas to price derivatives by using previous

knowledge in other disciplines like statistics, computer science and economics in an integrative

way.




Demonstrate mastery of introductory research methodology in derivative pricing.


Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement mathematical approaches in derivative prising

using designated software packages (e.g sas/iml, matlab and ms excel).

Conduct and write a report with reference to the current academic discourse on derivative

pricing under the guidance of a supervisor.


Assessment methods:

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Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate financial instruments.


financial instrument.

Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically investigate, through a research project, a

range of contiguous claims pricing models, its assessment and selection, and the techniques

associated with contiguous claims.

Explain the relationship between a volatility smile and the risk-neutral probability measure

used in binomial pricing

Explain the concepts of numerical methods used in Financial Engineering and derivative pricing

for e.g. Least Squares Monte Carlo, Finite Differences for pricing exotic options found in

insurance, single-period and multi-period discrete time financial market models, the Feynman-

Kac Stochastic Representation Formula, the Martingale Representation Theorem, the Girsanov

Theorem, the Ito Formula

Deriving continuous time hedging strategies, solving simple stochastic differential equations

analytically and solving more complex stochastic differential equations using numerical

methods.




correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Financial Engineering and Pricing of

Derivatives.

Analyse and implement financial engineering and derivative pricing models in software

packages (e.g SAS/IML, MatLab and MS Excel).

Present information in a professional and ethical sound manner.

Implement and analysing using software package (e.g MS Excel or SAS/IML and SAS/ETS) to

implement numerical procedures to price more general (including path-dependent) options

and derive hedging strategies using for e.g. binomial trees, finite difference methods and

Monte Carlo simulation.

BWIR671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report: Financial Engineering and Financial Modelling

Module outcomes:


A Comprehensive and systematic knowledge and coherent and critical understanding of the

mathematical modelling of financial problems (e.g. General options and interest derivatives

pricing, financial optimisation problems).

Demonstrate an understanding of numerical procedure and techniques in modelling financial

instruments.



finance.

Demonstrate the ability to derive mathematical formulas to price derivatives by using previous

knowledge in other disciplines like statistics, computer science and economics in an integrative

way.

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Demonstrate mastery of introductory research methodology in financial modelling.


Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement mathematical approaches in derivative prising

and financial optimisation using designated software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).

Conduct research and write a report with reference to the current academic discourse on a

specified financial instrument under the guidance of a supervisor.


Assessment methods:


Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate financial instruments.


financial instrument.



Explain the relationship between a volatility smile and the risk-neutral probability measure

used in binomial pricing

Explain the concepts of numerical methods used in Financial Engineering and Optimisation for

e.g. Least Squares Monte Carlo, Finite Differences for pricing exotic options found in insurance,

Simplex Method for linear programming and Branch-and- Work independently and be well

prepared for all seminars.




Financial Engineering and Optimisation.

Analyse and implement financial engineering and optimisation models in software packages

(e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).


Implement and analysing using software package (e.g MS Excel or SAS/IML and SAS/ETS) to

implement numerical procedures to price more general (including path-dependent) options

using for e.g. binomial trees, finite difference methods and Monte Carlo simulation.





Research Report: Financial Modelling and Optimisation

Module outcomes:


A Comprehensive and systematic knowledge and coherent and critical understanding of the

mathematical formulation of financial optimisation problems.

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finance.

Demonstrate the ability to derive mathematical formulas to solve financial optimisation

problems by using previous knowledge in other disciplines like statistics, computer science and

economics in an integrative way.




Demonstrate mastery of introductory research methodology in financial optimisation.


Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement mathematical approaches in financial

optimisation using designated software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).

Conduct research and write a report with reference to the current academic discourse on a

financial optimisation problem under the guidance of a supervisor.


Assessment methods:



financial optimisation problem.



Explain the concepts of numerical methods used in Financial Modelling and Optimisation for

e.g., Simplex Method for linear programming and Branch-and-Bound for Integer Linear

Programming.




correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Financial Modelling and Optimisation.

Analyse and implement numerical approaches in solving financial optimisation problems in

software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).





CISM614 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Algorithms and Data Structures

Module outcomes:

Technical skills, personal skills and social skills.

The following topics will be covered, basic algorithmic analysis, algorithmic strategies,

fundamental computing algorithms, distributed algorithms, graphs and trees, fundamental

data structures, and recursion, geometric modelling, parallel algorithms, event-driven

programming, cryptographic algorithms, fundamental data structures, fundamental

programming constructs, automata theory.

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Assessment methods:

Formative and summative assessment (Tests, Assignments, Tutorials, exams, practical evaluation &

Labs).


Programming Languages and Objects

Module outcomes:


The following topics will be covered, overview of programming languages, virtual machines,

introduction to language translation, declarations and types, abstraction mechanisms, object

oriented programming, functional programming, language translation systems, type systems,

programming language semantics, and programming language design.


Assessment methods:


Labs).


Operating Systems

Module outcomes:


Topics to be covered, overview of operating systems, operating systems principles,

concurrency, scheduling and dispatch, and memory management, device scheduling, security

and protection, file systems, real-time and embedded systems, fault tolerance, system

evaluation


Assessment methods:


Labs).


Networks

Module outcomes:

This module involves knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network

which is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course first introduces the fundamental

building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, topologies, and

hardware. It then provides in depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary

networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, security, and

troubleshooting.

After completion of the module the student will be able to show that he/she:

Can select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment.

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Has the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and

manage an existing network.

Will be in position to pass any certificatification exam in networking


Assessment methods:


Labs).


Databases

Module outcomes:

This module involves studying of advanced database management systems and administration.

Advanced aspects such as query optimisation and analysis are covered and this is supported by

practical w ork which focusses on large data sets. The module has two study divisions: The main

aim is to provide the student with the necessary background knowledge on the theory and

application of databases. Furthermore, the base is determined regarding the knowledge and skills

to know the typical architecture of a Database Management System (DBMS) and do the basic

calculations regarding large-scale databases to determine the cost implications of specific

approaches of large-scale databases. The other aim is to provide the student with the necessary

knowledge and skills to create, implement and maintain large-scale databases (VLDB) and find

solutions to possible problems.


Is conversant with the Oracle structures and processes involved in back-up and repair;

Is conversant with the various methods used for back-up and repair in an Oracle database;

Can prevent and identify certain database problems that may occur, and know possible

solutions to such problems;

Can repair possible failures in Oracle databases;

Can describe the most important steps that are part of an adjustment methodology;

Can use Oracle aids for diagnosing problems with performance;

Can configure memory structures for optimising the operation of the cache;

Can configure file structures in order to improve performance;

Can identify and solve problems with importing/exporting, storage and database

configuration;

Can identify and solve problems with competing at final usage;

Can configure memory and disc sources in order to optimise sorting;

Can do research in order to keep abreast of new developments and findings


Assessment methods:


Labs).

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CISM623 SEMESTER 2 NF-LEVEL: 8

Machine Learning

Module outcomes:

This module involves mainly introducing students to the current state-of-the-art methodologies

along with the latest programming tools and practices when it comes to data analysis.There are two

areas in machine learning that the module will introduce thus supervised and unsupervised.The

python programming language will be the main language to be used.


Fully understands the steps involved during data learning and analysis.

Knows a variety of learning algorithms and their limitations

Knows state-of-the-art data analysis oriented computing

Can execute machine learning experiments given real-world data sets.


Assessment methods:


Labs).

CISM670 YEAR MODULE NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module, you should:

Have an understanding of the research methods and techniques relevant to the particular

research project;

Be able to use multiple sources and critically review available literature on a scientific topic;

Have an understanding of the research process as well as the complexities of selecting and

applying standard techniques under the guidance of a supervisor;

Be able to conduct research, applying all of the above;

Be able to present results according to accepted scientific norms and communicate ideas and

concepts effectively to a range of audiences.



Students have reached the module outcomes when:

They able to successfully write and integrate relevant research methods and literature that is

specific to the identified research question into a final research proposal, serving as an

appropriate working document for the research project;

They are able to clearly communicate their research findings in written text and both orally to

a range of audiences.

EKRP623 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL:8

Risk Management

Module outcomes:


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Integrated knowledge of and engagement in risk management and critical understanding and

application of relevant risk management frameworks, methods and techniques relevant to the

field of risk management,

Advanced ability to effectively apply risk management methods and techniques with a view to

manage risk within an organisation,

Critical analysis of alternative approaches to managing the various types of risk within an

organisation and the ability to offer value-driven and logical arguments for judgements,

The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, and effectively address complex issues related to

risk management within an organisation and apply practice-driven solutions with theory-

driven arguments,

Flexibility and adaptability to apply their specialised knowledge and professional skills to

practical risk management contexts,

Acceptable behaviour within the academic environment, inclusive of adherence to rules on

plagiarism and copyright principles, and the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with

others whilst taking co-responsibility for his/her own learning progress.

Module uitkomste:

Met voltooiing van die module behoort die student die volgende te demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van en verdieping in risikobestuur en kritiese verstaan van die toepassing

van relevante risikobestuur raamwerke, -metodes en –tegnieke wat verband hou met die

vakrigting van risikobestuur,

Gevorderde vermoë om doeltreffend risikobestuur metodes en tegnieke toe te pas met die doel

om risiko binne ‘n organisasie te bestuur,

Kritiese ontleding van alternatiewe benaderings om die verskeie risikotipes te bestuur binne ‘n

organisasie en die vermoë om waardegedrewe en logiese argumente vir besluite te verskaf,

Die vermoë om komplekse probleme wat verband hou met risikobestuur binne ‘n organisasie

te identifiseer, af te baken, te analiseer en doeltreffend aan te spreek en om praktykgerigte

oplossings toe te pas met teorie-gedrewe argumente,

Die buigsaamheid en aanpasbaarheid te besit om hulle spesialis kennis en professionele

vaardighede toe te pas binne praktiese risikobestuur kontekste, en

Aanvaarbare gedrag binne die akademiese omgewing, ingesluit die nakoming van die reëls oor

plagiaat en kopieregbeginsels, en die vermoë om effektief met ander saam te werk en te

reageer, terwyl medeverantwoordelikheid vir sy/haar eie leerproses geneem word.

Method of delivery: Full Time / Part Time

Assessment methods:

Formal formative assessment methods could include, but might not be limited to, assignments,

group assignments and scheduled tests.

Memoranda with correct and/or suggested solutions are also compiled, including mark allocation

indicating the knowledge and skills students must demonstrate to pass the assessment activity.

The number of formal formative assessments will be communicated to students in a module

overview document.

ELEM611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Embedded Systems

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module, the student is expected to:

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Demonstrate understanding of basic principles and concepts of embedded systems design

Demonstrate understanding of all aspects of design and development of embedded systems,

including hardware and embedded software development

Learn the architecture of a specific microcontroller and the techniques to program it

Understand applied computing principles in emerging technologies and applications for

embedded systems

Know about test equipment and instrumentation

Develop practical skills and ability to apply scientific and engineering theory to real-world

design of embedded systems

Proffer micro-controller-based solutions to simple practical problems

Method of delivery:

Use of study guides, PowerPoint slides; video documentations and demos; interactive sessions with

students; laboratory experiments and design projects; formative and summative assessments

(tutorials, assignments, essays, tests and exams).

Assessment methods:

Integrated assessments with be used, which will involve both formative and summative

assessments.

The following is a list formative assessment methods: quizzes, tutorials questions, take-home

assignments, interactive sessions with students, group and individual consultations with students

and supervision of mini-projects.

Semester mark consitutes 50% of the summative assessment, while examination constitutes the

remaining 50%.


Analogue Communication Systems

Module outcomes:


Understand basic concepts of communication systems

Understand principles and techniques of analysis and design of analogue communication

systems

Understand modulation and demodulation of analogue signals along with associated system

design issues

Acquire knowledge of power and bandwidth constraints and performance in the presence of

additive noise

Be able to apply the fundamental principles to modern communication system, including AM

and FM radio, television, telecommunications, wireless communication, modems, satellite

communication, optical fibre communication, and many others.

Be able to evaluate and interpret Fourier transforms of signals by using properties of the

Fourier transform.

Be able to evaluate the autocorrelation and energy or power spectral density of a deterministic

signal.

Be able to characterize a band-pass signal in terms of in-phase and quadrature components,

envelope, and phase.

Be able to characterize double-sideband, amplitude, and single-sideband modulation in terms

of bandwidth and power efficiency.

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Be able to describe phase and frequency modulated signals in the time domain, and tone

modulated signals in the frequency domain.

Be able to estimate the bandwidth of a phase or frequency modulated waveform.

Be able to determine filter specifications and tuning range for a super-heterodyne receiver.

Be able to compute the power spectral density of a random process.

Be able to compute the autocorrelation and power spectral density of a filtered random

process.

Be able to specify narrowband noise in terms of low-pass random noise.

Be able to compute pre- and post-detection signal-to-noise ratios for linear modulation

systems.

Method of delivery:




Assessment methods:


assessments.

The following is a list formative assessment methods: quizzes, tutorials questions,take-home




remaining 50%.


Electronic Instrumentation

Module outcomes:


Possess good understanding of fundamental principles and concepts of measurement and

instrumentation, as well as physical principles and electrical characteristics for several

common instrument transducers

Acquire necessary skills for analysis and design of instrumentation systems

Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and techniques of instrumentation

Acquire the capability to design analogue and digital circuits utilized in electronic

instrumentation

Show good knowledge of electronic signal-conditioning circuits required to convert the

electrical changes in the transducers to signal which can be interpreted accurately by a

microprocessor or embedded controller

Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge gained to practical, real-life applications

Method of delivery:




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Assessment methods:


assessments.





remaining 50%.


Opto-electronics and Optical Communications Systems

Module outcomes:


To understand operating principles of optoelectronic devices used in various current and

future information processing and transmission systems

To understand the principles of optical fiber operation

To acquire knowledge about the operation of optical networks and optical network technology

such as SONET

To understand the basic properties of optical fields.

To understand the fundamental principles of optical amplification and lasers.

To understand and design basic optical dielectric waveguide.

To understand the functionality of each of the components that comprise a fiber-optic

communication system: transmitter, fiber, amplifier, and receiver.

To understand the properties of optical fiber that affect the performance of a communication

link.

To understand how semiconductor lasers work, and differentiate between internal modulation

and external electro-optic modulation.

To understand basic optical amplifier operation and its effect on signal power and noise in the

system.

To design a basic optical communication link.

To understand analog (CATV, Radio over Fiber) and digital (SONET or Synchronous Optical

Network) transmission technologies.

Method of delivery:




Assessment methods:


assessments.





remaining 50%.

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Control Systems

Module outcomes:


To understand the theory and practice of control system engineering

To understand classical control theory and fundamentals of modern control theory

To know about various control systems and how the different system variables interact and

affect the system performance

To understand concepts affecting the operation analysis and stabilization of control systems.

To understand the open-loop and closed-loop (feedback) systems.

To understand time domain and frequency domain analysis of control systems required for

stability analysis.

To understand the compensation technique that can be used to stabilize control systems.

To be able to relate mathematical representations in Feedback Control Systems.

To be able to discriminate and evaluate the concept and importance of a Control System model

and its applicability

Method of delivery:




Assessment methods:


assessments.

The following is a list of formative assessment methods: quizzes, tutorials questions, take-home




remaining 50%.


Engineering Electromagnetics

Module outcomes:


To develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic fields, with an

emphasis on wave propagation.

To understand the relationship between basic electromagnetic concepts and the performance

of devices, circuits, and systems

To determine parameters associated with waves on lossless and lossy transmission lines,

including frequency, phase velocity, attenuation and phase constants.

To be able to solve transient problems involving initially uncharged or charged transmission

lines with resistive and reactive loads.To be able to design transmission line terminations

Method of delivery:

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Assessment methods:


assessments.





remaining 50%.


Digital Communications Systems

Module outcomes:


To understand basic concepts of Digital Communication

To have an exposure to error control coding

To gain some knowledge of spread spectrum modulation schemes

To be able to describe pulse modulation and discuss the process of sampling, quantization and

coding that are fundamental to the digital transmission of analog signals.

To be able to analyse baseband pulse transmission, which deals with the transmission of pulse-

amplitude, modulated signals in their baseband form.

To be able to determine maximum bit rates for zero-inter-symbol interference (ISI) regimes

and for controlled ISI regimes.

To be able to implement error control coding which encompasses techniques for the encoding

and decoding of digital data streams for their reliable transmission over noisy channels.

To be able to demonstrate some knowledge on notion of spread-spectrum techniques

including pseudo-noise sequences, direct-sequence spread-spectrum and frequency-hop

spread-spectrum.

To understand pseudo- noise sequences, a notion of spread spectrum, Direct sequence spread

spectrum with coherent binary phase shift keying, Signal space Dimensionality and processing

gain, Probability of error Frequency-hop spread spectrum, Maximum length and Gold codes.

Method of delivery:




Assessment methods:


assessments.





remaining 50%.

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Power Electronics

Module outcomes:


Understand basic concepts of power electronics

Know about power converters with non-ideal devices and elements

Demonstrate knowledge of power electronic devices

Acquire skills to analyse and design power electronic circuits

Understand the quadrant operation of various types of converters and their control

requirements, selection of converters, components, etc.

Develop skills and techniques for analysing steady-state characteristics of power converters

Understand various types of converters and their control requirements, selection of

converters, components, etc.

Be able to select and design important elements of a power converter system

Be able to apply the theories of power electronic converters and control system design to

implement power converter systems which are appropriate for specific applications

Apply theories of power electronics to practical industrial problems

Method of delivery:




Assessment methods:


assessments.





remaining 50%.

ELEM671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:


Demonstrate applied knowledge at the forefront of the field of electronics and understand the

theories and methodologies, methods and techniques of the particular research topic chosen.

Have an understanding on how to apply knowledge in a particular context.

Ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge and to evaluate knowledge in a specialist

area.

Ability to use a range of specialized skills to identify, analyse and address complex or abstract

problems.

Ability to critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and

management processes in specialized contexts.

Present and communicate academic ideas and texts effectively.

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Offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions.

Apply learning strategies self-critically to address professional and ongoing learning needs of

self and others

Ability to conduct and report research under supervision.



Laboratory exercises and reports, written and oral presentations and seminars in an individual and

or group context, mini-projects, computer programme outputs and/or demonstrations, and field

trip reports.

At the end of this module the student is expected to:

Build and characterize a working electronic prototype that solves a particular problem.

Write a research report from results obtained from the working prototype in the form of journal

article.

Present the results of the project to an expert audience in a seminar.

ESFP616 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

African Fish Parasitology

Module outcomes:

After completion of module African Fish Parasitology, the student will demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and a detailed understanding of the different fish parasites in Africa.

Integrated knowledge and a detailed understanding of the ethics involved in research on fishes

Understanding on the use and application of approved SOPs for collecting, handling, humane

killing and dissection of fish hosts.

The knowledge to differentiate between different freshwater parasites and understand the

importance of each parasite.

The ability to assess and review multiple resources in order to understand the different aspects

of the parasites, especially regarding their hosts and distribution.

The ability to deduce the appropriate method to remove and preserve a freshwater parasite

for identification.

Practical knowledge in fish dissection, parasite identification and additional ecological

techniques to understand these freshwater parasites.

The ability to collect, compare and identify the different parasites from different parts of the

fish host.

The ability to effectively communicate their findings regarding the parasite species.



The student will prove that he/she has attained the outcomes of the African Fish Parasitology,

module when he/she can:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some of the different fish parasites in Africa

Provide a detailed discussion on ethics involved in research on fishes and identify and address

ethical issues that may occur

Use appropriate SOPs for the collection, handling, humane killing and dissection of fishes

Discern between the different parasitic groups

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Demonstrate the ability to make use of multiple resources to evaluate different aspects of the

parasites

Remove parasites from a fish host following the dissection of the fish and properly preserve

and store the parasites thereafter

Use appropriate techniques to identify the fish parasites

Compare different species of fish parasites and use problem solving techniques to determine

the species identification

Present the results of the parasites collected in a precise format, critically reviewing the work

done and providing their interpretations and conclusions

EXTM514 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Rural Community Development

Module outcomes:

To be able to identify and apply different community development theories and models, give advice

to agrocilyural stakeholders on rural develpment strategies, develop a rural devcelopment strategy,

analyse rural community development programmes.


Assessment methods:


Essentials of Agricultural Extension

Module outcomes:

To able to demonstrate an understanding of community development theories and models, identify

relevant technologies in community development, develop a rural development strategy and give

advice agricultural stakeholders on rural development strategies.


Assessment methods:


Elements of Communication in Extension

Module outcomes:

To able to identify and use the elements of communication process, analyse the elements of

communication process in extension, use different communication methods in extension, and

develop a communication strategy in extension.


Assessment methods:

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Research Methods and Project

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of and understanding of agricultural extension research methods,

Engage in this field to be able to identify a research proposal and formulate a proposal in the

agricultural extension environment,

Demonstrate the ability to critically review information gathering, synthesise data, evaluate

and manage information,

Be able to prepare and present information using appropriate information technology and

write a report offering creative insights, interpretations and solutions to problems in this field

of study.


Assessment methods:


Change in Agriculture

Module outcomes:

To able to demonstrate an understanding of agricultural and rural development models,

demonstrate understanding of the development strategy, identify and develop an agricultural

development strategy and identify factors affecting and promoting chande in agriculture.


Assessment methods:


Leadership Development in Extension

Module outcomes:

To able to demonstrate an understanding of leadership principles, identify different leadership

types and tasks, give advice to agricultural stakeholders, promote participation in leadership

process.


Assessment methods:

GEOG611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Methods

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in the field of Geography and Environmental Science

and critical understanding and application of theories and research methodologies relevant to

Geography and Environmental science;

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field Geography

and Environmental Science, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner

in which the knowledge was produced with a view to create new knowledge;

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The ability to select, apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a

range of relevant techniques and procedures with a view to draw appropriate conclusions;

The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply carefully supervised scientific methods of

research methods in the field of Geography and Environmental Science to reflect on and then

address complex or abstract problems and contribute to positive change.


Assessment methods:

Formal Formative

Case study analysis

Seminar presentations

Class Tests

Summative

Examination

Assessment Plan

Participation Mark = Class Tests (60%) + rest of other activities (40%)

Examination Mark = Written Examination (100%)

Final Mark = Participation Mark (50%) + Examination Mark (50%)

Requirements for successful completion of the module:

Participation mark: minimum of 50% to obtain admission to examination.

Examination minimum of 50%


Selected Fields In Human Geography

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module the student should be able to demonstrate:

Give a detailed review of the development of geographic thought and research philosophies

over time

Critically assess the contributions and limitations of each of the paradigms which have

dominated geography as a discipline

Engage with the history of geographic thought and interrogate the process of knowledge

production within the academic discipline of geography

Recognize the influence of a dominant paradigm in legitimizing certain knowledge

To be able to critique the benefits, drawbacks, and limitations of each of the schools of thought


Assessment methods:

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will contribute 50% of the module grade. The 50% will be broken down as

follows: 20% from Semester test, 20% from assignments, 10% from class/test participation

Summative Assessment

There will be a three hour theory examination at the end of the semester. The grade from this

examination will contribute 50% of the final module mark.

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Geographic Information Systems Techniques (GIS)

Module outcomes:

Analyse the concepts, principles, techniques and applications that are fundamental to

Geographical Information Systems.

Apply spatial analysis to address real world spatial problems and mapping applications and

critically evaluate how Geographical Information Systems assist management decisions.

Expertly use GIS techniques to create maps that are fit for purpose and effectively convey the

information.

Analyse, select and effectively apply carefully supervised scientific research methods to reflect

on and then address spatial issues and communicate the research findings in an academically

appropriate format.

Recognise and deal responsibly with the moral and ethical issues that relate to sensitive spatial

data.


Assessment methods:

Formal Examination

Practical Exercises

GIS Tutorials

Class Presentations


Environmental Problems and Management in Africa

Module outcomes:

Achieve competency in the critical analysis of environmental problems and management in

Africa;

Describe and discuss the historical and contemporary factors which underlie the analysis of

environmental problems in Africa

Describe and explain the development of environmental problems in South Africa during the

previous few decades

Use different paradigms to explain geographical thinking about environmental problems in

Africa


Assessment methods:

Students must be able to write coherent arguments, in tests, essays and examination, to show their

achievement of the specified learning outcomes.

Students must be able to critically analyse texts and understand environmental problems.

Formative assessment opportunities will include essays and tests. All assignments must be

completed.

When summative assessment is used there will be a three hour end of semester examination.

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Selected fields in Geomorphology

Module outcomes:

Will not be presented in 2021.


Assessment methods:


Remote Sensing

Module outcomes:

1. Integrated knowledge of, and engagement with, Remote Sensing (Earth Observation) and

critical understanding and application of Remote Sensing techniques relevant to

environmental assessments.

2. Ability to select, apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a range

of relevant/appropriate imagery from the broad spectrum of available sensors with a view to

collecting appropriate environmental data.

3. Advanced ability to effectively apply digital image processing with a view to generating

thematic data that answer relevant environmental assessment questions.

Module outcome 1

Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the science in the various stages of the Remote Sensing

process.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge of Remote Sensing terminology.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge through comprehension of Remote Sensing journal articles.

Module outcome 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the comparative advantages of a range of satellite and airborne

sensors on the basis of their sensor capability specifications.

Demonstrate knowledge of the comparative advantages of a range of satellite and airborne

sensors on the basis of their technology and history.

Module outcome 3

Demonstrate specialist knowledge of image processing software, and inter-relationships of the

software with other software, to yield and effectively communicate environmental assessment

solutions through digital image processing.

Demonstrate digital image processing skills by selecting and correctly applying the appropriate

technique for a given stage in the image processing chain.


Assessment methods:

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will contribute 50% of the module grade. The 50% will be broken down as

follows: 20% from practicals (a minimum of four digital image processing laboratory tasks), 20%

from two theory tests, and 10% from a journal article presentation assignment.

Summative Assessment

There will be a three hour theory examination at the end of the semester. The grade from this

examination will contribute 50% of the final module mark.

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Selected Fields In Climatology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module the students should be able to:

Critically discuss the role of climatology in the socio-economic development of South Africa.

Understand the role and use of various climatological methodologies.

Identify creative new topics for research in the field of climatology, pose research questions

and determine appropriate methods to test hypotheses.


Assessment methods:

Formal examination (45%) – The exam will be in the form of three long essay question.

Assignment (30%) – Students will be expected to submit a formal piece of writing on the specified

date. The assignment will be in the form of a detailed climatology research proposal.

Class Presentations (20%)

Peer teaching (5%)


Applications in Geographic Information System (GIS)

Module outcomes:

An integrated knowledge of and engagement in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and

critical understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of organisational and analytical

procedures within GIS.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of GIS, and

critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was

produced with a view to using GIS.

The ability to apply spatial analysis to address real world spatial problems and mapping

applications and critically evaluate how GIS assist management decisions.

Advanced ability to effectively apply GIS processes to spatial data analysis and to develop a

critical understanding of the limitations of GIS methodologies.

Proficiency in the use of GIS techniques to create maps that are fit for purpose and effectively

convey the information.

The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply scientific research methods to address

spatial problems and then communicate the research findings in an academically appropriate

format.

The ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues that relate to sensitive spatial data and to

treat them in a responsible manner.


Assessment methods:

Formal Examination

Practical Exercises

GIS Tutorials

Class Presentations

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Rural Geography

Module outcomes:

Achieve competency in the critical analysis of changing rural landscapes and production

systems;

Describe and discuss the historical and contemporary factors which underlie changing rural

landscapes in both first and third world environments.

Describe and explain the development of rural geography in South Africa during the previous

few decades

Assess the contemporary health of rural geography in this country.

Use different paradigms to explain rural and agricultural thinking in geography


Assessment methods:

Students must be able to write coherent arguments, in tests, essays and examination, to show their

achievement of the specified learning outcomes.

Students must be able to critically analyse texts and understand changing rural landscapes and

production systems.

Formative assessment opportunities will include essays and tests. All assignments must be

completed.

When summative assessment is used there will be a three hour end of semester examination.

GEOG672 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Urban Geography

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge of the theories, research methodologies, methods and techniques of urban

geography and an understanding of how to apply such knowledge to particular contexts;

The ability to interrogate and evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in urban geography and

other related disciplines;

The ability to use a range of skills and techniques to analyse and address complex problems

identified within the field of urban geography;

The ability to critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and

management processes in order to develop innovative responses to problems and issues facing

urban communities; and

The ability to present and communicate academic research effectively to a range of audiences,

by offering insight, interpretations and possible solutions to problems and issues in urban

areas.


Assessment methods: Written and oral assignments completed individually and as a group.

The student will prove that he/she has attained the outcomes of the module when he/she can:

Apply his/her knowledge of the theories, research methodologies, methods and techniques of urban geography to particular contexts;

Evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in urban geography and other related disciplines;

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Use a range of skills and techniques to analyse and address complex problems identified within the field of urban geography;

Critically review data and information in order to develop innovative responses to problems and issues facing urban communities; and

Present and communicate academic research effectively to a range of audiences, by offering insight, interpretations and possible solutions to problems and issues in urban areas.

GEOG671 SEMESTER 1& 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

The ability to independently conduct research under supervision, and collect, process, analyse,

evaluate and interpret information and data, and to document these findings meaningfully in

a research proposal in the field of Geo- and Spatial Sciences,

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in scientific research, and critical understanding and

application of theories, research methodologies and techniques relevant to Geo- and Spatial

research,

The ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of Geo- and

Spatial Sciences, and critically evaluate and review the knowledge and the manner in which

the knowledge was produced,

The ability to identify, analyse and effectively apply supervised research methods in order to

reflect on and address complex or abstract problems in Geo- and Spatial Sciences, and

The ability to assume full responsibility for own research, learning, decision-making and use of

resources, as well as writing of the research proposal and presentation thereof.


Assessment methods: Research project will be internally and externally marked.

GGFS673 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Introduction to Earth Observation /

Inleiding tot Aardwaarneming

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module, the candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of the principles and fundamentals of earth observation and a critical

understanding regarding its application to environmental science,

Ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge, including primary scientific sources, to

evaluate the application of earth observation to environmental science to build knowledge and

processes of knowledge production,

Ability to apply and critically judge the relevance of a range of observation methods, as well as

an awareness of the spatial and temporal context of the different methods, to obtain

information about an earth system process, in order to solve practical and theoretical

problems,

Ability to analyse, select and apply scientific research methods to observations in order to

address environmental problems and then to communicate the findings in an academically

appropriate format,

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The ability to identify, critically reflect on and effectively solve problems by using appropriate

observations from a variety of different platforms,

Demonstrate an awareness of the scope and complexity of ethical and value systems from

both the environmental and human perspective with regard to earth observation.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module, moet die student die volgende kan demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van die beginsels en grondslae van aardwaarneming en ‘n kritiese begrip

ten opsigte van die toepassing daarvan in omgewingswetenskappe;

Die vermoë om veelvoudige kennisbronne te ontgin, insluitend primêre wetenskaplike bronne,

om die toepassing van aardwaarneming in omgewingswetenskappe te evalueer ten einde

kennis en kennisgenererende prosesse te bemeester;

Die vermoë om ‘n reeks waarnemingsmetodes toe te pas en die toepaslikheid daarvan krities

te evalueer, asook ‘n bewustheid van die ruimtelike en temporele konteks van die verskillende

metodes, te einde inligting oor ‘n aardstelproses in te win met die oog op die oplossing van

teoretiese en praktiese;

Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsingsmetodes te analiseer, te selekteer en effektief toe te

pas op aardwaarneming ten einde omgewingsprobleme aan te spreek, en om die bevindinge

op 'n akademiese aanvaarbare wyse te kommunikeer;

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, krities daarop te reflekteer en effektief op te los met

behulp van toepaslike waarnemings vanaf ‘n verskeidenheid platforms;

'n Bewustheid van die omvang en kompleksiteit van etiese en waardestelsels vanuit beide die

omgewings- en menslike perspektief met betrekking tot aardwaarneming data.


Assessment methods:

A flipped classroom strategy is the principle approach used in this module.

The learning process is continually enhanced through a minimum of six different formal formative

assessment methods.

Each formative assessment opportunity aims to assess knowledge and application, while also

building auxiliary skill that addresses outcomes such as communication and demonstrating the

ability to act as an expert in the field.

Formal formative assessment methods include writing literature studies, practical demonstrations,

oral presentations, debates with peers and essays.

A minimum of one summative assessment opportunity is provided in the form of a take-home

assignment.

GGFS674 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Air Pollution /

Lugbesoedeling

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module students should be able to:

Integrate multiple sources of information and knowledge to assess air quality of an area,

accounting for air pollution emissions, ambient air quality, transport of air pollutants and

prevailing meteorology;

Understand and critically assess the principles and implementation of air pollution modelling;

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Independently investigate literature on the current state of knowledge, recognise current

research needs and formulate appropriate research responses in the area of air pollution;

Demonstrate the ability to provide insight as an expert and provide potential solutions for an

area experiencing air pollution problems;

The ability to take full responsibility for his/her work and to recognise the moral and ethical

issues that relate to air pollution information and data collection and to conduct him/herself

in the appropriate manner.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module moet die student in staat te wees om:

Verskeie inligtingsbronne en kennis te integreer om die lugkwaliteit van 'n bepaalde gebied te

bepaal, deur die bronne van lugbesoedeling, buitelug-luggehalte, vervoer van

lugbesoedelstowwe in die atmosfeer en heersende meteorologie in berekening te bring;

Die beginsels en toepassing van lugbesoedelingmodellering te verstaan en krities te evalueer;

Onafhanklik die literatuur oor die huidige stand van kennis te ondersoek, die huidige

navorsingsbehoeftes te herken en 'n toepaslike navorsingsbenadering te formuleer op die

vakgebied van lugbesoedeling;

Die vermoë te demonstreer om as 'n kenner insig en moontlike oplossings vir 'n gebied met

lugbesoedelingsprobleme, te verskaf;

Om volle verantwoordelikheid vir sy/haar werk te neem en om die morele en etiese kwessies

rondom die versameling van lugbesoedelingsinligting en -data te herken en op 'n gepaste wyse

daarmee om te gaan.


Assessment criteria:


Source, integrate and interpret literature independently;

Understand the input requirements of air pollution models, interpret air pollution modelling

outputs and understand and account for their limitations;

Integrate collected knowledge and data to assess the air quality of a region taking into account:

- pollution emissions

- ambient air quality

- atmospheric transport of pollutants from the area and outside the area

- the prevailing meteorology

Independently identify research needs in air pollution and devise a research plan to investigate

appropriate solutions.

HDGH611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Geohydrology

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student will demonstrate knowledge and critical

comprehension of the following:

Basic groundwater terminology and definitions.

Borehole slug test analysis and interpretation thereof.

Various borehole pump test techniques and the application thereof; including the analysis

and interpretation of pump test results.

Identification of groundwater flow regimes and fracture positions based on pump test data.

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Borehole tracer tests and the application thereof.

Calculation / estimation of the sustainable yield of a borehole.

Recharge calculation methods and the application thereof.

Groundwater assessments and groundwater Reserve determinations.

Applicable interpolation techniques for the generation of groundwater level maps.

Basic groundwater modelling concepts both on regional and local scale.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module sal die student kennis en kritiese begrip te demonstreer van die

volgende:

Basiese grondwater terminologie en definisies.

Boorgat giettoets analise en interpretasie.

Verskeie boorgatpomp toets tegnieke en die toepassing daarvan, insluitend die analise en

interpretasie van die pomp toetsuitslae.

Identifisering van grondwater vloei patrone en fraktuur posisies gebaseer op pomp toetsdata.

Boorgat speur toetse en die toepassing daarvan.

Berekening / skatting van volhoubare opbrengs van 'n boorgat.

Aanvulling berekeningsmetodes en die toepassing daarvan.

Grondwater asseserings en grondwater reserwe bepalings.

Toepaslike interpolasie tegnieke vir grondwatervlak karate.

Basiese grondwater modellering konsepte beide op streek- en plaaslike skaal.


Assessment methods:

Participation Mark = Class Tests (50%) + Assignments (50%)




All assignments must be completed.


Assesseringsmetodes:

Deelnamepunt = Klastoetse (50%) + Opdragte (50%)

Eksamenpunt = Geskrewe Eksamen (100%)

Finalepunt = Deelnamepunt (50%) + Eksamenpunt (50%)

Vereistes vir die suksesvolle voltooiing van die module:

Alle opdragte moet voltooi wees.

Eksamen minimum van 50 %

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Environmental Hydrology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module, the candidates should be able to demonstrate:

A comprehensive knowledge of key terms and concepts used in hydrology.

A background knowledge of the physical processes involved in hydrology related to the

occurrence, circulation and distribution of water.

A working knowledge of available tools and methods used for hydrological computation and

measurement.

The ability to interrogate, analyse and manage multiple sources of data for hydrological

computation and measurement.

The ability to identify and effectively solve practical hydrological problems through the

means of applied scientific methodologies.

Module uitkomste:


'n Omvattende kennis van sleutelterme en konsepte wat in hidrologie gebruik word.

'n Agtergrondkennis van die fisiese prosesse betrokke by hidrologie wat verband hou met die

voorkoms, sirkulasie en verspreiding van water.

'n Werkende kennis van beskikbare gereedskap en metodes wat gebruik word vir hidrologiese

berekening en meting.

Die vermoë om verskeie bronne van data vir hidrologiese berekening en meting te ondervra, te

analiseer en te bestuur.

Die vermoë om praktiese hidrologiese probleme deur middel van toegepaste wetenskaplike

metodologieë te identifiseer en effektief op te los.


Assessment methods:






Examination minimum of 50%.








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Spatial Analysis

Module outcomes:

At the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate:

An integrated knowledge of analytical procedures within GIS.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of information within the field of GIS, and

critically evaluate and review the information and the manner in which it was produced.

The ability to assess and interpret spatial and temporal data to address real world problems.

Advanced ability to effectively apply GIS processes to hydrological/geohydrological data

analyses e.g. the generation of water level maps, catchment delineation, etc.

Proficiency in the use of GIS techniques to create maps related to the field of hydrology and

geohydrology that can effectively convey the information.


hydrological/geohydrological problems and then communicate the research findings in an

appropriate academic format.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module moet die student in staat wees om die volgende te demonstreer:

Geëintegreerde kennis van die analitiese prosedures relevant tot GIS.

Die vermoë om veelvoudige inligtingsbronne in GIS te ondersoek en om inligting en

inligtingsgenererende prosesse krities te evalueer.

Die vermoë om ruimtelike en temporale data toe te pas en te interpreteer om werklike

wêreldprobleme aan te spreek.

Die gevorderde vermoë om GIS prosesse effektief toe te pas op ruimtelike data analises

insluitend die skep van watervlak kaarte, afbakening van opvanggebiede, ens.

Vaardighede in die gebruik van GIS tegnieke om hidrologiese en geohidrologiese probleme aan

te spreek en doelmatige kaarte wat relevante inligting doeltreffend oordra.

Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsings metodes te analiseer, selekteer en effektief toe te pas

op hidrologiese/geohydrologiese probleme en die bevindinge op 'n toepaslike akademiese wyse

te kommunikeer.


Assessment methods: Participation Mark = Class Tests (50%) + Assignments (50%) Examination Mark = Written Examination (100%) Final Mark = Participation Mark (50%) + Examination Mark (50%) Requirements for successful completion of the module: All assignments must be completed. Examination minimum of 50% Assesseringsmetodes: Deelnamepunt = Klastoetse (50%) + Opdragte (50%) Eksamenpunt = Geskrewe Eksamen (100%) Finalepunt = Deelnamepunt (50%) + Eksamenpunt (50%) Vereistes vir die suksesvolle voltooiing van die module: Alle opdragte moet voltooi wees. Eksamen minimum van 50 %

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Hydrochemistry

Module outcomes:

The ability to apply knowledge of the theories, research methodologies, and techniques

relevant to Hydrochemistry and demonstrate the ability to interrogate and evaluate multiple

sources of knowledge in this field.

The ability to understand the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying

appropriate procedures or techniques to conceptualize and solve problems pertaining to the

field of hydrochemistry.

Key focus areas of this module will include hydrochemistry theory applicable to environmental

related problems. This will include current methodologies and theory used in Industry.

The ability to apply a range of specialised skills in the field of Hydrochemistry through the

analysis of problems, drawing on previous knowledge and a range of methods appropriate to

the field.

The ability to produce accurate, coherent and appropriate presentation of research findings

and the communication thereof.

The ability to apply self-critical learning skills with the use of specific learning strategies of

known and new resources to successfully realize all outcomes of this module.

Module uitkomste:

Die vermoë om kennis van die teorieë, navorsingsmetodologieë en tegnieke relevant tot

Hidrochemie toe te pas en die vermoë demonstreer om verskeie bronne van kennis in hierdie

veld te ondersoek en evalueer.

Die vermoë om die kompleksiteit en onsekerhede te verstaan wat saamhang met die seleksie,

toepassing en gebruik van toepaslike prosedures of tegnieke om problem in die veld van

hidrochemie te konseptualiseer en op te los.

Die module se hoofsaaklik fokus op hidrochemie teorie wat toepassing vind in

omgewingsverwante problem. Dit sal dus teorie en metodologieë insluit wat huidiglik in die

industrie gebruik word.

Die vermoë om 'n verskeidenheid van gespesialiseerde vaardighede toe te pas in die

Hidrochemiese veld deur die ontleding van komplekse probleme, gebruik van vorige kennis en

verskeidenheid van metodes wat geskik is vir hierdie veld.

Die vermoë om akkurate, logiese en gepaste en aanbiedinge te produseer asook die

kommunikasie daarvan.

Die vermoë om selfkritiese leer toe te pas met die gebruik van spesifieke strategieë van

bekende en nuwe leerhulpbronne om al die uitkomste van hierdie module suksesvol te bereik.


Assessment methods:







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ITRI611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Data Warehouses I /

Datapakhuise I

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should have insight and a basic knowledge of data

warehousing.

Students should have sufficient theoretical knowledge to participate in discussion with

practitioners.

Furthermore, students should be able to develop a small data warehouse according to a

prescribed methodology until the data presentation phase.

On theoretical level, the student should have insight and a basic knowledge of the following

concepts of data warehousing: general data warehousing concepts; the data warehouse

lifecycle; alternative data warehousing methodologies; dimensional modelling;

requirements collection; extract, load and transform (ETL) functions.

From a practical perspective, students should demonstrate the ability to: understand user

requirements; setup suitable software products; develop a dimensional model; perform

ETL; create a data warehouse browser. Suitable documentation should be developed for

the practical work.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student 'n insig in en basiese kennis te hê van

datapakhuise.

Studente behoort voldoende kennis te hê om met praktisyns in gesprek te tree. Daarbenewens

behoort studente 'n klein datapakhuis volgens 'n voorgeskrewe metodologie tot by die data-

aanbiedingsfase te kan ontwerp.

Op teoretiese vlak behoort die student insig in en basiese kennis te hê van die volgende begrippe

van datapakhuise: algemene datapakhuisbegrippe; die lewensiklus van die datapakhuis;

alternatiewe datapakhuismetodologieë; dimensionele modellering; versameling van vereistes;

en ekstraheer- laai- en transformeer- (ETL) funksies.

Vanuit 'n praktiese perspektief beskou, behoort studente die vermoë te demonstreer om:

gebruikersbenodigdhede te begryp; geskikte programmatuurprodukte op te stel; 'n

dimensionele model te ontwikkel; ETL uit te voer; en 'n datapakhuisblaaier te skep. Geskikte

dokumentasie behoort vir die praktiese werk ontwikkel te word.


Assessment methods: Formative and summative assessment (Tests, exams, practical evaluation).

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Linear Programming I /

Lineêre Programmering I

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, students should know the following and be able to apply it:

Introduction to modelling and linear programming

Linear algebra and geometric representations

The simplex method

Artificial variables and convergence aspects

Implementation aspects, data handling and optimisation

Duality and sensitivity analysis

Complexity aspects and other algorithms




Databases I /

Databasisse I

ITRI613 involves the studying of advanced database management systems and administration.

Advanced aspects such as query optimisation and analysis are covered and this is supported by

practical work which focusses on large data sets.

The module has two study divisions:

Study Division 1: The aim of this division is to provide the student with the necessary background

knowledge on the theory and application of databases. Furthermore, the base is determined

regarding the knowledge and skills to know the typical architecture of a Database Management

System (DBMS) and do the basic calculations regarding large-scale databases to determine the cost

implications of specific approaches of large-scale databases.

Study Division 2: The aim of this division is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge

and skills to create, implement and maintain large-scale databases (VLDB) and manage possible

problems.

Module outcomes:

On completion of division 1 students should be able to:

Discuss the purpose and architecture of a typical Database Management System (DBMS);

Write SQL statements in Relational Algebra (RA), convert a RA to SQL and to discuss a RA as

basis for a query;

Describe the way SQL and other approaches are supposed to execute;

Explain the way large files are managed and do calculations to determine the cost implications;

Describe the organisation of different index approaches and do calculations to determine the

cost implications.

On completion of division 2 students should be able to:

Describe the architecture of a Database Management System and prepare the Database

Environment according to a well-known DBMS like Oracle or SQL Server;

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Apply typical functions of a DBA that may include: creating a database; managing DB storage;

administering user security; managing schema objects; managing data and concurrency; Undo

Data; implementing DB security and handling Data-base maintenance and backups.

ITRI613 behels die bestudering van gevorderde databasisbestuurstelsels (DBBS) en die administrasie

daarvan. Gevorderde aspekte soos navraag optimalisering en analise word gedek en dit word

ondersteun deur praktiese werk wat fokus op groot datastelle. Die module bestaan uit twee

leerafdelings:

Leerafdeling 1: Die doel van hierdie afdeling is om die student die nodige agtergrondkennis oor die

teorie en toepassing van databasisse te gee. Verder word die basis vasgelê ten opsigte van kennis

en vaardighede om die tipiese argitektuur van databasisbestuurstelsel (DBBS) te ken en die basiese

berekenings te kan doen om die koste-implikasies van bepaalde benaderings ten opsigte van

grootskaalse databasisse te bepaal.

Leerafdeling 2: Die doel van hierdie afdeling is om die student met die nodige kennis en vaardighede

toe te rus om grootskaalse databasisse te kan skep, implementeer en in stand te hou asook om

moontlike probleme te bestuur.

Uitkomste van die module:

Na voltooiing van leereenheid 1, behoort studente in staat te wees om:

Die doel en argitektuur van tipiese databasisbestuurstelsel (DBBS) te ken en te bespreek;

SQL uitdrukking in relasie-algebra (RA) te kan skryf, dit te kan omskakel na SQL en RA

uitdrukking as basis vir navraag te kan bespreek;

Die wyse te bespreek wat SQL en ander benaderings veronderstel is om uit te voer;

Die wyse te verduidelik waarvolgens groot lêers bestuur word en berekenings te doen om koste-

implikasies te bepaal;

Die organisering en werking van verskeie indeksbenaderings te beskryf en berekenings te doen

om die koste-implikasies te bepaal.

Na voltooiing van leereenheid 2, behoort studente in staat te wees om:

Die argitektuur van Databasisbestuurstelsel (DBBS) te kan beskryf en databasisomgewing te

kan voorberei volgens welbekende DBBSs soos Oracle of SQL Server;

Tipiese funksies van DBA te kan toepas wat insluit: skep van DB; bestuur van DB stoor;

administrering van sekuriteit; bestuur van skema objekte; bestuur van data en gelyktydige

gebruikers/transaksies; herstel (Undo) van aksies; implementering van sekuriteit en hantering

van DB instandhouding en rugsteun.




Information Systems Engineering I /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of basic project management skills and critical understanding and

application of frameworks, models, tools and techniques relevant to the information

technology project environment,

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The ability to select, apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of

relevant/appropriate methods, techniques and tools to complete an IT project,

Advanced ability to effectively explain how the project management knowledge areas and

process groups are related with a view to IT project management,

An ability to critically explore the project management knowledge areas (scope, time, cost,

quality, human resources, communication, risk, stakeholder and procurement) and critically

evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge relates to IT

project management,

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats (oral, written, visual and electronic)

to diverse audiences and for various purposes in the context of IT project management,

The ability to complete a project where theoretical project management principles will be

applied to a realistic IT related case study.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module, moet die student in staat wees om die volgende te demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van basiese projekbestuursvaardighede en kritiese verstaan en

toepassing van raamwerke, modelle, werktuie en tegnieke relevant tot die inligtingstegnologie

projek omgewing

Die vermoë om die effektiwiteit van die implementering van relevante/gepaste metodes,

tegnieke en werktuie te kies, toe te pas en krities te evalueer om 'n IT projek te voltooi

Gevorderde vermoë om die verwantskap tussen die projekbestuur kennisareas en prosesgroepe

met verwysing na IT projekbestuur effektief te verduidelik

Die vermoë om die projekbestuurkennisareas (omvang, tyd, koste, kwaliteit, menslike

hulpbronne, kommunikasie, risiko, belanghebbendes en verskaffing) krities te ondersoek en

daardie kennis en die wyse waarop die kennisareas relevant is tot IT projekbestuur, krities te

evalueer en te hersien

Die vermoë om effektief te kan kommunikeer met diverse gehore, in 'n verskeidenheid van

formate (mondelings, geskrewe, visueel en elektronies) met verskillende doelwitte in die

konteks van IT projekbestuur

Die vermoë om ' n projek te voltooi waar die teoretiese projekbestuurbeginsels toegepas sal

word in 'n IT-verwante gevallestudie




Computer Security I /

Rekenaarsekuriteit I

Module outcomes:

Discuss concepts of computer and information security and weaknesses in computerised

environments and understand how the threats can be controlled.

Know basic encryption and decryption schemes as well as the most important encryption

systems generally used.

Construct and validate encryption algorithms in a programming language of their choice.

Understand operating system controls, and reliable operating systems.

Identify security problems in computer systems, programs and information in businesses and

recommend measures to address these.

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Understand that security systems and controls should be completed meticulously and in the

agreed manner and that confidential information should be treated as such.

Understand that computer resources should be used ethically and responsibly.

Investigate and explain current and new trends in information security.

Module uitkomste:

Konsepte van rekenaar- en inligtingsekuriteit en swakplekke in gerekenariseerde omgewings te

beskryf en te verstaan hoe sulke bedreigings gekontroleer kan word.

Basiese enkripsie- en dekripsie-skemas asook die belangrikste enkripsiestelsels wat algemeen

gebruik word te ken.

Enkripsie algoritmes in 'n programmeertaal van hul keuse te bou en te bekragtig.

Bedryfstelselkontroles en betroubare bedryfstelsels te verstaan.

Sekuriteitsprobleme rakende rekenaarstelsels en programme en inligting in ondernemings te

identifiseer en maatreëls daarvoor aan te beveel.

Te verstaan dat sekuriteitsmaatreëls met noukeurigheid en op ooreengekome wyse voltooi

moet word en dat inligting rakende die kliënt met die nodige vertroulikheid hanteer moet word.

Te verstaan dat rekenaarhulpbronne eties en verantwoordelik gebruik moet word.

Om ondersoek in te stel na huidige en toekomstige tendense in inligtingsekuriteit en dit te kan

verduidelik.




Artificial Intelligence I /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie I

Module outcomes:

After successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:

Define artificial intelligence and evaluate a definition critically;

Describe the historical bases and history of the subject;

Discuss logical agents and the environments in which they operate;

Define and apply the concept ‘rationality’ on intelligent agents;

Solve problems by using various informed and uninformed search methods;

Describe the history and applications of neural networks;

Explain the biological inspiration for neural networks;

Discuss various neural network models and architectures and use them to solve practical

problems;

Integrate information from various modules and use them to solve practical problems (the

outcome will be reached by means of one or more integrated evaluations);

Work together in groups;

Communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, by using appropriate technology; and

Perform ethically in all aspects regarding artificial intelligence.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module moet die student in staat wees om die volgende te doen:

Kunsmatige Intelligensie te kan definieer en ‘n definisie krities te kan evalueer

Die historiese grondslae en geskiedenis van die vak te kan beskryf

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Logiese Agente en die omgewings waarin hulle opereer te kan bespreek

Die begrip Rasionaliteit te kan definieer en toe te pas op Intelligente Agente

Probleme te kan oplos deur van verskeie ingeligte en oningeligte soekmetodes gebruik te maak

Die geskiedenis en toepassings van neurale netwerke te kan beskryf

Die Biologiese inspirasie vir neurale netwerke te kan verduidelik

Verskeie neurale netwerkmodelle en argitekture te kan bespreek en te kan gebruik om

praktiese probleme mee op te los

Inligting uit verskeie modules te kan integreer en te kan aanwend in die oplos van praktiese

probleme (die uitkoms sal bereik word met behulp van een of meer geïntegreerde evaluerings)

Saam te werk in groepe

Effektief te kan kommunikeer, mondelings sowel as skriftelik deur van toepaslike tegnologie

gebruik te maak.

Eties op te tree in alle aspekte rakende Kunsmatige Intelligensie



Assesseringsmetodes: Formatiewe en summatiewe assessering (Toetse, eksamens, praktiese

evaluering).


Image Processing I /

Beeldverwerking I

Module outcomes:

On theoretical level, the student should have insight and a basic knowledge of concepts and

mathematical background of image processing. From a practical perspective students should

demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to solve image processing problems.

Upon successful completion of the module the students will be able to:

Discuss basic concepts of image processing with reference to examples of the use of image

processing, different imaging modalities, human visual perception, image acquisition, sampling

and quantisation, representation of digital images and relationships between pixels;

Discuss and practically implement image enhancement in the spatial domain with reference to

grey level transforms as well as spatial filters for smoothing and sharpening of images;

Discuss and practically implement image enhancement in the frequency domain with

reference to the Fourier transform and its properties as well as smoothing, sharpening and

homomorphic filters;

Discuss and practically implement colour image processing with reference to the different

colour models and both pseudo-colour and full-colour processing;

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Decision Support Systems I /

Besluitsteunstelsels I

Module outcomes:

Mastered the knowledge of methods and techniques relevant to Decision Support Systems

through the engagement in the field of IT.

The ability to evaluate the effect of multiple input sources of knowledge to processes or

systems.

Understanding the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying techniques to

unfamiliar problems in an operational environment.

The ability to use a range of specialised techniques to identify, analyse and address complex

or abstract problems appropriate to the application field, discipline or practice.

Communicate and defend the selected specialised techniques and applications to an

appropriate field, discipline or practice.

Develop own learning strategies by being creative to sustain independent learning and

academic development.

Demonstrate an ability to operate independently and take full responsibility for his or her own

work.

Module uitkomste:

Bemeester die kennis van metodes en tegnieke toepaslik vir Besluitneming Stelsels deur die

verbintenis in die veld van IT.

Die vermoë om die effek van meervoudige insette in prosesse en stelsels te evalueer.

Verstaan die kompleksiteit in terme van die onbekende wanneer keuses en toepassings van

tegnieke vir probleem oplossing gekies word in 'n operasionele omgewing

Die vermoë om 'n reeks gespesialiseerde tegnieke te gebruik deur kompleks of abstrakte

probleme te analiseer toepaslik tot die evaluerings gebied.

Kommunikeer en verdedig die gebruik van geselekteerde tegnieke vir die toepassings op 'n

toepaslike veld, disipline of praktyk

Ontwikkel eie kennis deur kreatief te wees vir volhoubare kennis en akademiese ontwikkeling

Demonstreer die vermoë om onafhanklik te werk en volle verantwoordelikheid te aanvaar vir

sy werk


Assessment methods: Formative and summative assessment (Tests, exams, practical evaluation)


Data Warehouses II /

Datapakhuise II

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should have insight and knowledge of data warehousing.

Students should have sufficient theoretical knowledge to participate in discussion with

practitioners.

Furthermore students should be able to develop a small data warehouse according to a

prescribed methodology.

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On theoretical level, the student should have insight and a basic knowledge of the following

concepts of data warehousing: Technical data warehousing architecture, more advance

dimensional modelling, Business Intelligence (BI) applications and Maintenance of BI systems.

From a practical perspective students should demonstrate the ability to: Create an OLAP cube,

use MDX and create end-user applications.

Students should also link from Excel’s pivot table function to their OLAP cube.

Suitable documentation should be developed for the practical work.

Module uitkomste:

Teen die einde van die module behoort die student oor die nodige insig omtrent en basiese

kennis van datapakhuise te beskik.

Studente behoort voldoende teoretiese kennis te hê om met praktisyns in gesprek te tree.

Daarbenewens behoort studente ’n klein datapakhuis volgens ’n voorgeskrewe metodologie te

ontwikkel.

Op teoretiese vlak behoort die student insig in en basiese kennis te hê van die volgende begrippe

van datapakhuise: tegniese datapakhuisargitektuur, meer gevorderde dimensionele

modellering, bedryfsintelligensie(BI) toepassings en die instandhouding van BI-stelsels. Vanuit

’n praktiese perspektief behoort studente die vermoë te demonstreer om ’n OLAP-kubus op te

stel, MDX te kan gebruik en eindgebruikertoepassings op te stel.

Studente behoort ook Excel se spiltabelfunksie aan hul OLAP-kubus te kan verbind.

Geskikte dokumentasie behoort vir die praktiese werk ontwikkel te word.




Linear Programming II /

Liniêre Programmering II

Module outcomes:

After successful completion of this module, the students should be able to know and apply the

following:

Decomposition techniques for large scale LP

Stochastic programming

Integral programming

Minimum-cost network flow algorithms

Transportation and allocation problems

Maximum flow algorithms

Shortest path algorithms.



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Databases II /

Databasisse II

Module outcomes:

The outcome of this module is to provide the student with the necessary background knowledge on

the theory and application of databases.

Furthermore, the base is determined regarding the knowledge and skills to know the typical

architecture of a Data Base Management System (DBMS) and do the basic calculations regarding

the large databases to determine the cost implications of specific approaches of large-scale

databases.

Finally, equip the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to create, implement and

maintain a very large database (VLDB), manage possible problems and backup and recover a very

large database (VLDB).

On completion of this module students should possess the ability to:

Manage database systems that help companies and corporations effectively and efficiently

store, manage, and retrieve large volumes of data;

Update out-dated systems or integrate old data into a new system/s;

Test existing systems and make changes or troubleshoot problems when necessary;

Keep the database system functioning properly and add or delete users as needed;

Responsibly coordinate the maintenance of data integrity, back-up systems, and security with

network administrators;

Think logically, concentrate, and pay attention to details because those in this field are often

required to pay attention to several tasks at once;

Work as part of a team;

Provide data to external systems using exports, and include external data using imports;

Track database performance and troubleshoot problems;

Develop a complete database and demonstrate administrative tasks;

Investigate new technologies in the field of databases including but not limited to NoSQL; and

Analyse and write advanced SQL statements such as functions or triggers to assist with data

integrity.

Module uitkomste:

Die uitkoms van hierdie module is om die student die nodige agtergrondkennis te gee oor die teorie

en toepassing van databasisse.

Verder word die basis bepaal met betrekking tot die kennis en vaardighede om die tipiese argitektuur

van 'n databasisbestuurstelsel (DBMS) te ken en die basiese berekeninge van die groot databasisse

te doen om die koste-implikasies van spesifieke benaderings van grootskaalse databasisse te bepaal.

Uiteindelik, rus die student toe met die nodige kennis en vaardighede om 'n baie groot databasis

(VLDB) te skep, te implementeer en in stand te hou, moontlike probleme en rugsteun te bestuur en

'n baie groot databasis (VLDB) te herstel.

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student in staat te wees om:

Databasisstelsels te bestuur wat maatskappye en korporasies help om groot hoeveelhede data

effektief en doeltreffend te stoor, bestuur en op te haal;

Oud stelsels by te werk of ou data in 'n nuwe stelsel / s te integreer;

Bestaande stelsels toets en veranderings maak of probleme oplos wanneer dit nodig is;

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Die databasisstelsel behoorlik te funksioneer en gebruikers by te voeg of te verwyder soos

benodig;

Verantwoordelike koördinering van die instandhouding van data-integriteit, back-up stelsels

en sekuriteit met netwerkadministrateurs;

Logies te dink, te konsentreer en aandag te skenk aan besonderhede omdat dit in hierdie veld

dikwels vereis word om op verskeie take gelyktydig aandag te skenk;

Te werk as deel van 'n span;

Data verskaf aan eksterne stelsels deur gebruik te maak van uitvoere, en sluit eksterne data in

deur invoer te gebruik;

Databasisprestasie dop te hou en probleme oplos;

'n Volledige databasis te ontwikkel en administratiewe take te demonstreer;

Ondersoek nuwe tegnologie in die gebied van databasisse, insluitend maar nie beperk tot

NoSQL nie; en

Gevorderde SQL-stellings soos funksies of snellers te analiseer en te skryf om te help met data-

integriteit.




Information Systems Engineering II /

Inligtingstelselingenieurswese II

Module outcomes:

At the end of the semester the students will have a sound knowledge of the different system

development methodologies. This knowledge includes:

System development methods,

Underlying approaches on which the system development methodologies are based,

development process models which are used in system development methods, development

techniques and tools which are used in system development methods..

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die semester sal die studente goeie kennis dra van verskillende

stelselontwikkelingsmetodologieë.

Dit sluit in stelselontwikkelingsmetodes, onderliggende benaderings waarop

stelselontwikkelingsmetodes gebaseer is, ontwikkelingsprosesmodelle wat gevolg word in

stelselontwikkelingsmetodes, ontwikkelingstegnieke en hulpmiddels wat gebruik word in

stelselontwikkelingsmetodes.




Computer Security II /

Rekenaarsekuriteit II

Module outcomes:

Discuss database concepts regarding information security and understand how threats can be

controlled.

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Discuss network security threats and possible countermeasures.

Discuss administrative security within an IT environment and its economic aspects.

Ensure business continuity by formulating security and business continuity plans and by

performing risk analysis.

Identify and discuss privacy and legal issues within computer security.

Understand that security systems should be completed meticulously and in the agreed manner

and that confidential information should be handled as such.

Understand that computer resources should be used ethically and responsibly. The students

should know social and ethical issues within computer and information security.

Module uitkomste:

Databasiskonsepte rondom inligtingsekuriteit te kan bespreek en te verstaan hoe hierdie

bedreigings gekontroleer kan word.

Netwerksekuriteitbedreigings te beskryf en te weet watter maatreëls daarteen ingestel kan

word.

Administratiewe sekuriteit in 'n IT-omgewing te bespreek en die ekonomiese aspekte daarvan

te verstaan.

Besigheidskontinuiteit te verseker deur die formulering van sekuriteit and

besigheidskontinuiteits planne en deur die uitvoering van risiko-analise.

Privaatheid en regsimplikasies binne rekenaarsekuriteit te identifiseer en te bespreek.



Te verstaan dat rekenaarhulpbronne eties en verantwoordelik gebruik moet word. Die leerders

moet kennis dra van sosiale en etiese kwessies in rekenaar- en inligting sekuriteit.




Artificial Intelligence II /

Kunsmatige Intelligensie II

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the students should be able to:

Describe the principles of knowledge-based agents;

Define propositional logic (both syntax and semantics);

Draw inferences in propositional logic;

Define predicate logic (both syntax and semantics);

Translate problem descriptions in predicate logic;

Draw inferences in predicate logic;

Construe resolution proofs;

Build a simple proof feeder for predicate logic;


Communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, by using appropriate technology; and

Act in an ethical way in regard to all aspects concerning artificial intelligence.

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Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module moet die student in staat wees om die volgende te kan doen:

Die beginsels van kennisgebaseerde agente te kan beskryf;

Proposisielogika te kan definieer (beide sintaksis en semantiek);

Gevolgtrekkings (“inferences”) te kan maak in proposisielogika;

Predikaatlogika te kan definieer (beide sintaksis en semantiek);

Probleembeskrywings in predikaatlogika te kan vertaal;

Gevolgtrekkings (“inferences”) in predikaatlogika te kan maak;

Resolusiebewyse te kan konstrueer;

n Eenvoudige bewysvoerder vir predikaatlogika te kan bou;

In groepe saam te werk;

Effektief te kan kommunikeer, mondelings sowel as skriftelik, deur van toepaslike tegnologie

gebruik te maak; en

Eties op te tree ten opsigte van alle aspekte rakende kunsmatige intelligensie



Assesseringsmetodes: Formatiewe en summatiewe assessering (Toetse, eksamens, praktiese

evaluering).


Image Processing II /

Beeldverwerking II

Module outcomes:

This module builds on the concepts already mastered in ITRI617, Image Processing I.


mathematical background of image processing.

From a practical perspective students should demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to

solve image processing problems.


Discuss the use of mathematical morphology in image processing.

Discuss different image segmentation techniques with reference to edge detection and linking

as well as thresholding of images.

Discuss the representation and description of images with reference to the description of

boundaries and regions as well as the use of principal component analysis.

Discuss the practical use of image processing.




Decision Support Systems II

Module outcomes:

Mastered the knowledge of methods and techniques relevant to Decision Support Systems

through the engagement in the field of IT.

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The ability to evaluate the effect of multiple input sources of knowledge to processes or

systems.

Understanding the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying techniques to

unfamiliar problems in an operational environment.

The ability to use a range of specialised techniques to identify, analyse and address complex

or abstract problems appropriate to the application field, discipline or practice.

Communicate and defend the selected specialised techniques and applications to an

appropriate field, discipline or practice.

Develop own learning strategies by being creative to sustain independent learning and

academic development.

Demonstrate an ability to operate independently and take full responsibility for his or her own

work.

Module uitkomste:

Bemeester die kennis van metodes en tegnieke toepaslik vir Besluitneming Stelsels deur die

verbintenis in die veld van IT.

Die vermoë om die effek van meervoudige insette in prosesse en stelsels te evalueer.

Verstaan die kompleksiteit in terme van die onbekende wanneer keuses en toepassings van

tegnieke vir probleem oplossing gekies word in 'n operasionele omgewing

Die vermoë om 'n reeks gespesialiseerde tegnieke te gebruik deur kompleks of abstrakte

probleme te analiseer toepaslik tot die evaluerings gebied.

Kommunikeer en verdedig die gebruik van geselekteerde tegnieke vir die toepassings op 'n

toepaslike veld, disipline of praktyk

Ontwikkel eie kennis deur kreatief te wees vir volhoubare kennis en akademiese ontwikkeling

Demonstreer die vermoë om onafhanklik te werk en volle verantwoordelikheid te aanvaar vir

sy werk



ITRI671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

Have knowledge with regard to the conducting of research;

Write a critical review of a journal article;

Compose a research proposal and planning;

Conduct research;

Write a research report;

Develop an artefact with appropriate life cycle and documentation;

Do a presentation of research and results

Module uitkomste:

Nadat jy hierdie module suksesvol afgehandel het, behoort jy in staat te wees om:

Kennis te hê in verband met die doen van navorsing;

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'n Kritiese oorsig te skryf van 'n joernaalartikel;

'n Navorsingsvoorstel en beplanning op te stel;

Navorsing te doen;

'n Navorsingsverslag te skryf;

'n Artefak te ontwikkel met toepaslike lewensiklus en dokumentasie;

'n Voorlegging te doen van navorsing en resultate.


Assessment methods: Evaluation of research report by supervisor(s) and moderator(s)/

Assesseringsmetodes: Evaluering van navorsingsverslag deur studieleier(s) en moderator(s).

MARS621 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Radiation and Environment

Module outcomes:

Environmental and Radiation Protection I

The students should be able to understand Radiobiological Concepts, viz:

- Radiation interactions, Biological target, Normal tissue response, Biochemical and or

biological damage, Cell survival

Students should be competent in working with radiation and radio-nuclides safely and to use

detectors and monitors for the measurements of main radiation parameters.

Students should be competant in explaining the concepts of Environmental and Radiation

protection, viz:

- Exposure circumstances, Normal exposure and Potential exposures

- Practices, Interventions and Radiation safety

- Quantities and measurements

- External dose assessment and Internal dose assessment


Assessment methods:

MARS622 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Radioactive Waste Minimisation and Management

Module outcomes:

Students should be able to identify and explain the fundamental principles of radioactive waste

management, explain approaches to waste categorization and identify and explain the principles

for rehabilitation.

They should also identify decommissioning options and explain legislation on radioactive waste

management


Assessment methods:

Not received.

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MTHS611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Fundamentals of Mathematics

Module outcome:

Upon completion of this module the students should be able to, with due consideration of previous

studies, demonstrate knowledge of and ability in applying the principles and applicable methods to

solve problems regarding the following topics:

Axioms of set theory (ZFC), consequences of the axiom of choice, operations on sets,

cardinal and ordinal numbers,

A selection of topics based on the following: Boolean algebras, the development of the

natural and the real number systems, the Schröder-Bernstein theorem, well-orderings,

cardinal and ordinal arithmetic.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies, kennis

van en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en toepaslike teorie

om probleme op te los rakende die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Die aksiomas van versamelingsleer (ZFC), die gevolge van die keuse-aksioma, bewerkings op

versamelings, kardinaal- en ordinaalgetalle;

‘n Keuse van onderwerpe gebasseer op die volgende: Boolese algebras, die ontwikkeling van

die natuurlike en reële getallestelsels, die Schröder-Bernstein stelling, welordenings, kardinaal-

en ordinaalrekene.


Assessment methods:







Abstract Algebra I

Module outcome:




Groups – Sylow theorems, classification of finite groups.

Rings – Prime and maximal ideals, unique factorisation domains, Noetherian rings.

Fields – Field extensions, applications to geometrical constructions.

Galois theory

Module uitkomste:




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Groepe – Sylow-stellings, klassifikasie van eindige groepe.

Ringe – Priem- en maksimale ideale, eenduidigefaktorisering-gebiede, Noetherse ringe.

Liggaamsteorie – Uitbreidingsliggame, toepassing op meetkundige konstruksies.

Galois-teorie.


Assessment methods:







Matrix Analysis

Module outcome:



and applicable theory to solve problems regarding the properties of different classes of matrices

and their applications to matrix functions and canonical forms. In particular selected aspects of the

following topics:

Partition matrices, Rank and Eigenvalues;

Matrix polynomials and functions of matrices;

Canonical forms (for example the Jordan form);

Numerical Ranges;

Matrix norms;

Special classes of matrices;

Positive semidefinite, Unitary and Normal matrices, and their properties.

Module uitkomste:



probleme op te los rakende die eienskappe van verskillende klasse matrikse en hul toepassings tot

matriksfunksies en kanoniese vorms. In die besonder geselekteerde aspekte van die volgende

onderwerpe:

Matrikspartisies, Rang en Eiewaardes;

Matrikspolinome en funksies van matrikse;

Kanoniese vorms (soos bv die Jordan vorm);

Numeriese Waardeversamelings;

Matriksnorms;

Spesiale klasse matrikse;

Positief semi-definiete, Unitêre, en Normale matrikse, en hul eienskappe.


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Assessment methods:







Measure and IntegrationTheory I

Module outcome:

On completion of this module the learners should, taking into account their preceding studies, be

able to demonstrate knowledge of, and skills in applying the underlying concepts, methods and

applicable theory to solve problems in the area covered by the following themes:

Algebras and semi-algebras, sigma-algebras, measurable spaces, Borel sets, measurable

functions, Borel functions, monotone classes of functions, measure theory, extension of

measures and Caratheodory’s theorem, Lebesgue(-Stieltjes) measures, integration theory,

properties of the integral, monotone convergence theorem, Fatou’s lemma, Lebesgue’s

dominated convergence theorem, comparison of the Lebesgue- and Riemann-integrals, brief

review of absolutely continuous functions and the fundamental theorem of Calculus for

Lebesgue integrals.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies, die

kennis van, en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en teorie om


Algebras en semi-algebras, sigma-algebras, meetbare ruimtes, Borel versamelings, meetbare

funksies, Borel-funksies, monotone klasse funksies, maatteorie, uitbreiding van mate en

Caratheodory se stelling, Lebesgue(-Stieltjes) mate, integrasieteorie, eienskappe van die

integraal, monotone konvergensiestelling, Fatou se lemma, Lebesgue se gedomineerde

konvergensiestelling, vergelyking van die Lebesgue-integraal met die Riemann-integraal, kort

oorsig oor absoluut kontinue funksies en die grondstelling van Calculus vir Lebesgue integrale.


Assessment methods:






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Functional Analysis I

Module outcome:

On completion of this module students should, taking into account preceding studies, be able to

demonstrate fundamental knowledge of, and skills in applying the underlying principles, methods

and applicable theory to solve problems pertaining to the following topics:

Metric spaces: Introduction to metric spaces; some classical examples; topological concepts;

convergence of sequences; Cauchy sequences and completeness of metric spaces; examples

of important complete and incomplete metric spaces.

Vector spaces and normed spaces: convergence of sequences and series in normed spaces;

Schauder bases; finite dimensional normed spaces; compactness in normed spaces and its role

in the characterisation of finite dimensional normed spaces.

Linear and bounded linear operators on normed spaces; linear functionals and bounded linear

functionals and the algebraic dual space of a vector space; the concept of algebraically reflexive

space; the algebraic reflexivity of finite dimensional spaces.

Spaces of bounded linear operators on normed spaces; dual spaces of normed spaces; some

examples of dual spaces of well known normed spaces.

The Hahn-Banach theorem for the extension of linear functionals and some applications;

adjoint operators on dual spaces; reflexive Banach spaces; the Uniform Boundedness Theorem

and some applications; weak and strong convergence of sequences in normed spaces; the

Open Mapping Theorem and the Closed Graph Theorem and some applications.

Module uitkomste:



om probleme op te los op die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Metriese ruimtes: Topologiese begrippe; konvergensie van rye; Cauchy-rye en volledigheid van

metriese ruimtes; voorbeelde van enkele bekende volledige en nie-volledige metriese ruimtes.

Vervollediging van metriese ruimtes.

Vektorruimtes en normeerde ruimtes: Banach-ruimtes en voorbeelde van sulke ruimtes;

konvergensie van rye en reekse in normeerde ruimtes; Schauder-basisse; eindig-dimensionele

normeerde ruimtes; kompaktheid in normeerde ruimtes en die rol daarvan in die

karakterisering van eindig-dimensionele normeerde ruimtes.

Lineêre en begrensde lineêre operatore op normeerde ruimtes; lineêre funksionale en

begrensde lineêre funksionale en die algebraïese duaalruimte van ‘n vektorruimte en die begrip

algebraïes refleksiewe ruimte; algebraïes refleksiwiteit van eindig-dimensionele ruimtes;

Ruimtes van begrensde lineêre operatore op normeerde ruimtes; Duaalruimtes van normeerde

ruimtes; enkele voorbeelde van duaalruimtes van bekende normeerde ruimtes;

Die Gelykmatige Begrensdheidstelling en enkele toepassings; sterk-en swak konvergensie van

rye in normeerde ruimtes; die Ope-afbeelding stelling en Geslote Grafiekstelling en enkele

toepassings daarvan.


Assessment methods:



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Real & Complex Analysis

Module outcome:




The axioms of the real number system; basic point-set topology; metric spaces; sequences

(limit and convergence); limit and continuity of functions; convergence of sequences and

series of functions; real and complex integration; Taylor and Laurent’s theorem; improper

integrals and the complex method for computing such integrals.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente, met inagneming van vorige studies, Deeglike



Die aksiomas van die reële getallestelsel; inleidende topologie; metriese ruimtes; rye (limiet en

konvergensie); limiet en kontinuïteit van funksies; konvergensie van rye en reekse funksies;

reële en komplekse integrasie; Taylor en Laurent se stellings; oneintlike integrale en die

komplekse metode om sulke integrale te bereken

Method of delivery: Full Time and Part Time

Assessment methods: Oral presentations, written assignments, examination


Topology

Module outcome:

Upon completion of this module the students should , with due consideration to previous studies,

be able to demonstrate knowledge of and ability in applying the principles and applicable methods

to solve problems with regard to the following topics:

Basic topological concepts, continuity, compactness, nets and the inadequacy of sequences,

product spaces and Tychonoff’s theorem, normal sets and Urysohn’ lemma, separation axioms

and regularity, compactness (revisited), local en para-compactness, compactifications,

metrisability, connectedness, topological manifolds and the imbedding theorem.

Module uitkomste:


van en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels en toepaslike metodes om


Basiese topologiese konsepte, kontinuiteit, kompaktheid, nette en die onvoldoendheid van rye,

produk ruimtes en Tychonoff se stelling, normale versamelings en Urysohn se lemma,

skeidingsaksiomas en regulariteit, kompaktheid (herbesoek), lokaal- en parakompaktheid,

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kompaktifiserings, metriseerbaarheid, samehangendheid, topologiese variëteite en die

inbeddingstelling.


Assessment methods:







Abstract Algebra II

Module outcome:


to, demonstrate knowledge and skills to apply fundamental principles, methods and applicable

theory to solve problems regarding selected aspects of the following topics:

Rings – Radicals, chain conditions.

Modules over rings – Basic definitions and properties, free modules, exact sequences, simple

and semisimple modules, Hom, projective and injective modules, flat modules, purity

Module uitkomste:



om probleme op te los op die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Ringe – Radikale, kettingvoorwaardes.

Module oor ringe – Basiese definisies en eienskappe, vrye module, eksakte rye, eenvoudige en

semi-eenvoudige module, Hom, projektiewe en injektiewe module, plat module, suiwerheid.


Assessment methods:







Complex Function Theory

Module outcome:


to, demonstrate knowledge of and skills in applying the underlying fundamental principles,

methods, and theory to solve problems regarding selected aspects of the following topics:

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Möbius transformations; Montel’s theorem; Riemann mapping theorem; infinite products of

analytic functions; approximation of analytic functions; analytic continuation; harmonic

functions; entire functions of finite order; the range of analytic functions.

Module uitkomste:


van, en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en teorie om

probleme op te los rakende geselekteerde aspekte van die volgende onderwerpe:

Möbius transformasies; Montel se stelling; Riemann-afbeeldingstelling; oneidige produkte van

analitiese funksies; benadering van analitiese funksies; analitiese voortsetting; harmoniese

funksies; heelfunksies van eindige orde; die waardeversameling van analitiese funksies


Assessment methods:







Measure and IntegrationTheory II

Module outcome:

On completion of this module the learners should, taking into account their preceding studies, be

able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying the underlying concepts, methods and theory

to solve problems in the area covered by the following themes:

Fubini’s theorem and product measures, modes of convergence and Lp-spaces, the Radon-

Nikodym theorem and applications, signed measures and complex measures.

Module uitkomste:


en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels, metodes en toepaslike teorie om


Fubini se stelling en produkmate, tipes konvergensie en Lp-ruimtes, die Radon-Nikodym stelling

en toepassings, betekende mate en komplekse mate.


Assessment methods:






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Functional Analysis II

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module students should, taking into account preceding studies, be able to

demonstrate knowledge of, and skills in using the underlying principles, methods and applicable

theory to solve problems pertaining to the following topics:

Inner product spaces and Hilbert spaces; orthonormality; orthogonal complements and direct

sums; complementary subspaces in Hilbert spaces and orthogonal projections; orthonormal

sequences; Bessel’s inequality.

The Riesz Theorems for bounded linear functionals and bounded sesquilinear functionals on

Hilbert spaces: The characterisation of bounded linear functionals, as well as bounded

sesquilinear functionals on Hilbert spaces in terms of the inner products on the Hilbert spaces;

the Hilbert adjoint of a bounded linear operator on inner product spaces; introductory study

of self adjoint operators.

Spectral theory of bounded linear operators on normed spaces; spectral theory and the

spectral representation of bounded self-adjoint operators on Hilbert spaces.

If time permits, additional topics can be discussed, in dialogue with the participating students.

Module uitkomste:


van en vaardighede demonstreer in die toepassing van die beginsels grondliggend tot die vakgebied

en geskikte metodes om probleme op te los rakende die terrein van die volgende onderwerpe:

Inwendige produkruimtes en Hilbert-ruimtes: ortonormaliteit; ortogonale komplemente en

direkte somme; komplementêre deelruimtes in Hilbert-ruimtes en ortogonale projeksies;

ortonormale rye; Bessel se ongelykheid.

Riesz se stellings vir begrensde lineêre funksionale en begrensde 1½ -lineêre funksionale op

Hilbert-ruimtes: Die karakterisering van begrensde lineêre funksionale, sowel as begrensde 1½-

lineêre funksionale op Hilbert-ruimtes in terme van die inwendige produkte op die

Hilbertruimtes; die Hilbert-toegevoegde van ‘n begrensde lineêre operator op inwendige

produkruimtes; inleidende studie van selftoegevoegde operatore.

Spektraalteorie van begrensde lineêre operatore op normeerde ruimtes; spektraalteorie van

begrensde self-toegevoegde operatore op Hilbertruimtes en die spektraal voorstelling van

begrensde self-toegevoegde operatore op Hilbertruimtes.


Assessment methods:






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Evolution of Mathematical Ideas

Module outcome:

On completion of this module the student should have knowledge and insight, as well as the skills

to apply basic principles and applicable methods to solve problems in the following topics:

Introduction to the history of mathematics; knowledge of the history of mathematics with

emphasis on matters llike important persons and viewpoints, development of ideas,

application of methods and solution of problems according to the knowledge of that era.

Module uitkomste:


te hê van en vaardigheid te kan demonstreer in die toepassing van die grondliggende beginsels en

metodes om probleme in die volgende onderwerpe op te los:

Inleiding tot die geskiedenis van wiskunde; oorsig oor die geskiedenis van wiskunde, met klem

op sake soos belangrike persone en strominge, ontwikkeling van idees, gebruik van metodes en

oplos van probleme volgens die bepaalde era se kennis.


Assessment methods:






MTHS671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student should, taking into account previous studies, be able

to do the following:

Demonstrate mastery of introductory research methods in the subject;

Be able to read and interpret and analyse literature in a mathematical journal;

Be able to handle references and sourcing;

Be able to perform scientific literature searches;

Be able to apply knowledge and skills from different subdisciplines in an integrated fashion in

the solution of mathematical problems;

Be able to communicate the subject content orally and in written form (in appropriate scientific

language and appropriate programmes);

Be able to conduct and report research on a mathematical problem under the guidance of a

supervisor

Be able to work together in a team on a topic.


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Assessment methods:


Initial presentation of project proposal in the second quarter.


Present the chosen topic verbally using standard resources of the field of study

(Beamer/Powerpoint).

NCHE611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module NCHE611, the student should demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and understanding of the theory of the three themes: T1) molecular

orbital theory, T2) advanced reactions and mechanisms, and T3) advanced structural

elucidation;


within the field of organic chemistry, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge to

deepen the understanding of organic chemistry;

Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing synthesis and analytical methods to

effectively execute a planned research design, communicate findings and conclusions by

means of a written report in a scientific manner;

The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively solve problems

in organic chemistry by using appropriate methods;

An understanding of the ethical and professional conduct required of a professional chemist.




Advanced Physical Chemistry

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the theory of the three subjects: 1) quantum

chemistry and molecular spectroscopy, 2) statistical thermodynamics, and 3) reaction kinetics;


within the field of physical chemistry, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge to

deepen the understanding of physical chemistry;

Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing experimental methods to effectively

execute a planned research design, communicate findings and conclusions by means of a

written report in a scientific manner;


in physical chemistry by using appropriate methods;




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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge and critical understanding of mechanisms related to the most important

types of reactions occurring in inorganic chemistry;

An ability to access and interpret multiple resources of knowledge such as books, journals and

the internet within the field of inorganic chemistry, critically evaluating and reviewing that

knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced with a view to judge the

applicability and value of the knowledge towards deeper understanding of inorganic

chemistry;


range of supervised advanced synthesis techniques in inorganic chemistry to successfully

execute a planned research design, evaluate and communicate the research findings by means

of a written scientific report;

The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively address complex

or abstract problems and challenges related to inorganic chemistry with theory-driven

arguments employing appropriate knowledge and methods;

The ability to make autonomous ethical and professional decisions and take full responsibility

for his/her work and practices and the safety of others within different professional and

academic environments.




Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module NCHE614, the student should be able:

To demonstrate integrated advanced knowledge regarding surface chemistry,

electrochemical, spectroscopic and separation methods;

To assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and the internet within

the field of analytical chemistry, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge to deepen

the understanding of analytical chemistry;

To understand the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying and interpreting

appropriate procedures or techniques for unfamiliar problems in a specialised practice;

To identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively solve problems in analytical

chemistry by using appropriate techniques;



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Molecule Modelling (Elective)

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student should demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and critical understanding of a variety of mathematical models

developed for description of molecules and chemical reactions and an ability to critically

evaluate and review multiple mathematical models to choose a suitable mathematical model

for his/her particular molecule or reaction and do the necessary mathematical processing with

commercial modelling software packages;


range of relevant/appropriate mathematical models with a view to apply these models to real

world chemical problems;

Advanced ability to effectively interpret and apply theoretical calculated modelling data with

a view to explain or predict experimental data;

The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply modelling data in chemistry literature and

to reflect on and then address complex or abstract problems in chemistry; and


problems related to chemistry and apply theory-based solutions with evidence-driven

arguments.




Polymer Chemistry (Elective)

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module NCHE622 the student should demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in polymer chemistry relating to:

- structure and morphology of polymers

- different polymerization mechanisms

- mechanical properties of polymers

- analytical techniques

- different families of polymers

Students should have the ability to utilize Organic Chemistry skills to design monomers to

produce new polymers.




Advanced Structural Elucidation (Elective)

Module outcomes:




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Environmental Chemistry (Elective)

Module outcomes:













Techniques for Organic Synthesis (Elective)

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and critical understanding and application of advanced organic

synthesis techniques, particularly focused on retrosynthetic analysis;

The ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals

relevant to advanced organic synthetic strategies and critically evaluate and review that

knowledge with a view to advance their understanding of organic chemistry;


range of relevant synthetic strategies with a view to predict routes to small molecule synthesis;


synthetic problems in advanced organic chemistry;




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Electrochemistry (Elective)

Module outcomes:


An integrated knowledge and critical understanding of the theoretical foundation with regard

to (i) electrolysis cells, electron transfer reactions (redox reactions), mass transfer, and

electrical potential, (ii) the importance of the electrolyte solution as well as the electrical

double layer, (iii) the kinetics of electron transfer reactions, (iv) experimental setup and the

factors affecting it, and (v) specific electrochemical techniques employed in the laboratory in

studying electron transfer;

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, scientific

papers and the internet within the field of electrochemistry, with specific reference to electron

transfer reactions, so as to critically review and evaluate that knowledge with a view of

obtaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of the theory and practice of interrogating

electron transfer processes;

Skills related to experimental research and practice, under appropriate supervision, by

implementing the necessary procedures and methods to effectively execute a planned

research design, effectively report on the experimental research findings, and extract relevant

conclusions on topics that include (i) the application of the Nernst equation to calculate basic

thermodynamic quantities (e.g. potential), (ii) the setup and use of a three electrode cell

coupled to a potentiostat, (iii) the application of specific electrochemical techniques that

include cyclic voltammetry, linear polarisation, hydrodynamic methods and potential step

methods so as to study and interrogate electron transfer reactions;

An advanced ability to link an appropriate experimental design/technique to a theoretical

description (in the form of a mathematical equation) so as to extract experimental information

(e.g. electron transfer) on a specific electrochemical system under investigation;

Problem solving skills related to the interface between theory and experiment and to analyse

and critically reflect on the outcome/result;

An understanding of the ethical and professional conduct required of a professional chemist

and the ethical application of electrochemistry.




Homogeneous Catalysis (Elective)

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the following: principles of green chemistry,

definitions and descriptions of concepts in catalytic chemistry, background knowledge of

organometallic chemistry of importance in homogeneous catalysis, important homogeneous

catalytic reactions and the industrial application thereof;

The ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and the internet

within the field of homogeneous catalysis, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge

to deepen the understanding of homogeneous catalysis;

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in homogeneous catalysis by using appropriate methods;





Coal Chemistry (Elective)

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the theory behind coal structure, coal

characterization and coal utilization;

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge, such as books, journals and

existing coal characterization data within the field of coal science and critically evaluate that

knowledge;

The ability to identify, demarcate, analyze, critically reflect on and effectively address complex

problems/challenges related to coal utilization;

The ability to identify ethical issues regarding coal utilization.




Membrane Science and Technology (Elective)

Module outcomes:


An integrated knowledge of the concepts and definitions used in membrane science;

The ability to identify and critically solve complex problems related to the calculations

commonly used in membrane technology;

An understanding of the ethical and professional conduct required of a professional scientist;



NCHE671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of research

Methodology and the ability to successfully plan, execute and report on a chemistry-related

research project;

The ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and the

internet, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge;

The ability to formulate a project proposal;

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Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing experimental methods to effectively

execute a planned research design;

Communicate findings and conclusions in a scientific manner;


associated with the specific project by using appropriate methods;

An understanding of the safety, ethical and professional conduct required of a professional chemist

working in a research environment.



Students have mastered the outcomes of this module if they are able to integrate knowledge from

various fields of chemistry to successfully complete a research project by employing appropriate

research methodology under supervision.

The outcome of the research project will be assessed as follows: project proposal (5%), execution

of the project (15%), poster presentation (20%), oral presentation (20%), scientific communication

(15%) and a research report in the form of a scientific article (25%).


Electronic Structure Methods and Solvation Models (Elective)

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should

Understand the theoretical development to the Hartree-Fock theory,

Understand the concept of basis sets and criterion for selection of basis sets;

Understand the concept of electron correlation

Understand the theoretical development to the Moller-Plesset perturbation theory and

Density-Functional theory

Understand the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanical continuum solvation models

Be able to discuss the different energy-terms present in the interaction energy obtained using

continuum solvation approaches (e.g., the polarisable continuum solvation model)




Thermodynamics of Solution (Elective)

Module outcomes:

After completion of the NCHE673 module, the student should demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge and understanding of the basic principle of thermodynamic of solution

related to: partial properties and mixing properties, principle exact differentials for solutions

and chemical potential, Ideal solution and excess/deviation properties and Activity coefficient;

The ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and the internet

within the field of thermodynamic of solution, and critically evaluate and review that

knowledge to deepen the understanding of molecular interaction from thermodynamics data;


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The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively propose solutions

for current applications in separation/interaction of liquids mixtures based on understanding

of thermodynamic of solution theories fundamentals using appropriate methods/techniques;





Applied Materials Chemistry (Elective)

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

The basic materials chemistry that underpins current and emerging technologies as well as

some of the novel classes of materials being developed for future applications.

Molecular, structural, and chemical origins of the physical properties of materials such as

mechanical, optical and electronic properties.

Instrumental characterization methods and their interpretation.

Chemical principles behind modern applications. Specific topics include batteries, solar cells,

fuel cells, thermoelectrics, semiconductors, and polymers.

Determination of mechanism of chemical reaction




Introduction to Nanomedicine (Elective)

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of nanomedicine theory

related to: synthesis, fabrication, characterization and application of nanomaterials.


within the field of nanomedicine, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge to deepen

the understanding of nanomedicine;



for current applications in medicine based on understanding of nanomedicine fundamentals

using appropriate methods;





Natural Products in Drug Discovery (Elective)

Module outcomes:


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Integrated knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of natural products related to:

drug discovery, biosynthesis, South African medicinal plants and phytochemicals.


within the field of natural products, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge to

deepen the understanding of drug discovery from natural products;

communicate findings and conclusions in a scientific manner;


for current applications in drug discovery based on understanding of natural products

fundamentals using appropriate methods;





Electrochemical Sensors (Elective)

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of electrochemical sensors,

fabrication of the nanocomposites as sensors, characterization of fabricated nanosensors,

appropriate electrolytes for different biological and environmental analytes and applications

of electrochemical sensors

An ability to assimilate and apply multiple sources of knowledge such as books, journals and

the internet within the field of electrochemical sensors, and critically evaluate and review that

knowledge to deepen the understanding of nanosensors in chemistry;


The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically processed and interpret experimental data

by using appropriate electrochemical techniques;




NPHY611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Classical Mechanics

Module outcomes:

After the completion of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate the following:

Formal mathematical knowledge and informed understanding of the fundamental concepts

and laws underpinning the sub-themes of classical mechanics, i.e., Newtonian and Lagrangian

mechanics.

An informed awareness of how the development of classical physics, specifically analytical

mechanics, Hamilton mechanics including Legendre transformations and Euler Lagrange

equations, has come into a wide use to development of other branch of physics such as

quantum mechanics and special theory of relativity, and outline of some applications of

present-day interest in pure physics.

Knowledge, ability and skills to recall, explain the theories and be able to derive techniques

applicable to the solution of the following identified classical physics problems: Variational

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principles and Lagrange's equation; derivation of constraints; two-body central-force

problems; small oscillations; special relativity in classical mechanics; Hamilton's equation;

canonical transformations and invariants; Noether’s theorem: deriving conservation laws and

finding symmetries; and particle collisions.

Knowledge of the known fundamental mechanics; kinematics, i.e. the description of motion in

terms of trajectory through space as time progresses and dynamics which is relation between

changes in a body’s motion to their causes; and how they quantify the relation between the

forces that act on a body and the resultant motion.

The ability and skills to explain the theory by means of differential and integral calculus or other

branches of mathematics; to solve a variety of the above-mentioned classical physics

problems, to evaluate the answers and apply them to phenomena within a well-defined and

familiar environment.

The ability to manage his or her learning and implement the discipline-specific learning

strategies given in the study guide for NPHY611 to address learning and study problems.

The ability to work in a group and make appropriate contributions and sharing resources to

successfully complete the practical sessions and thereby taking co-responsibility for the

attainment of the outcomes by the group.

Actions in the academic environment that adheres to the rules as stipulated by the North-West

University code of conduct.




Quantum Mechanics I

Module outcomes:


Advanced ability to effectively use the mathematical tools of quantum mechanics to describe

and analyse quantum systems.

Integrated knowledge, understanding and application of the postulates of quantum mechanics

as well as a critical understanding and application of the concept of the state of a system and

its evolution, measurements in quantum mechanics and the connection between quantum and

classical mechanics.

Advanced ability to apply approximation methods to quantum mechanical problems.

Integrated knowledge and coherent understanding of the approximation methods for

stationary states used in quantum mechanics.

Advanced ability to effectively solve simple problems which require the use of approximation

methods for stationary states.

An understanding of the approximation methods used for treating quantum mechanical

systems that depend explicitly on time, and how these methods are used for studying the

processes of emission and absorption of radiation.

Advanced ability to apply the approximation methods for time-dependent Hamiltonians to

simple problems.



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Electrodynamics

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to:

Master the concept of the potential formulation of electrodynamics, the connection between

potentials and fields, and understand the concept of gauge invariance;

Be able to evaluate potentials and fields for various charge and current configurations,

including point charges;

Master the concept of retarded potentials and fields;

Understand the connection between electromagnetic fields and radiation, and be able to

identify terms in the electromagnetic fields that contribute to radiation;

Have a basic understanding of the radiation produced by oscillating electric and magnetic

dipoles and by accelerated point charges;

Master the concepts of special relativity, Lorentz transformations and the four-vector

formulation of relativistic kinematics and mechanics;

Master the co-variant formulation of relativistic electrodynamics in terms of the field tensor.




Computational Physics /

Rekenaarfisika

Module outcomes:

After completing this module the student will have the skills and necessary background knowledge

to

Solve differential equations (partial and ordinary) as applicable to classical physics of which

examples include planetary motion, oscillatory systems, wave propagation, trajectories of

moving bodies and potentials and fields

Apply the fast Fourier transform and calculate a power spectrum from signals or periodic data.

Simulate physical systems involving stochastic processes (e.g. random walk and diffusion) using

Monte Carlo methods.

Be able choose an appropriate scheme to integrate and differentiate numerically.

To compute, visualize and communicate data and results in a scientific manner.

Throughout this course you will also learn about and use additional software packages (tools)

and become more familiar with a scientific programming language.



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Astrophysical Fluids /

Astrofisiese Fluïedes

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will demonstrate:

Comprehensive knowledge and insight into how and under what circumstances collections of

neutral particles can be modelled as continua, how this is done for both incompressible and

compressible flows,

A clear understanding of the effects of viscosity on fluid flows and insight into instabilities that

can occur,

A clear understanding of how the theoretical results are applied to a variety of astrophysical

applications.

problems Method of delivery: Full Time


The student will prove that he/she has attained the outcomes of this module when he/she can:

Prove Liouville’s theorem as starting point to derive Boltzmann’s equation in the presence of

binary collisions, and the Maxwellian equilibrium distribution

Derive the hydrodynamic equations with and without viscosity from macroscopic

considerations

Derive the equations for acoustic waves, shock waves and spherical blast waves

Derive the equations for convective instabilities in both gases and incompressible fluids, and

for perturbations at a two-fluid interface

Apply the equations derived to astrophysical problems like the Oort limit for dark matter, the

solar corona, accretions discs, supernova explosions, extragalactic jets, stellar winds, and

Rayleigh-Taylor and Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities


Observational Techniques /

Waarnemingstegnieke

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will demonstrate:

Comprehensive knowledge and insight into the fundamentals of optical and infrared

observational astronomy, with emphasis on the instrumentation and techniques used.

A clear understanding of the theory underlying basic observational principles in optical and

infrared astronomy: e.g. atmospheric diffraction and dispersion; aberration theory; telescope

parameters and configurations; active and adaptive optics; CCD principles and operation; noise

sources and error propagation; spectral energy distributions; atmospheric and dust extinction

and reddening; radiation fundamentals (continuous emission, line emission and absorption);

spectroscopic principles (e.g. diffraction gratings and parameters).

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental of radio astronomy and

radio interferometry, along with the instrumentation, various data acquisition, and calibration

techniques involved.


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The student will prove that he/she has attained the outcomes of this module, when he/she can:

Prove an understanding of the physical and statistical basis for contemporary optical and radio

astronomical instrumentation, observational techniques and observational data processing.

Apply a first-order numerical simulation of an optical telescope system and perform a case

study using one of the techniques commonly used (photometry, astrometry, spectroscopy), to

predict e.g. the observing time needed under certain conditions to obtain a given precision

measurement.

Understand limitations and challenges imposed by observing at different optical, infrared, and

radio wavelengths, and how they are mitigated.

Prove understanding of radio interferometry techniques and its pros and cons.

Apply basic optical and radio data reduction methods, e.g. data format, wavelength and flux

calibration, errors and signal-to-noise calculations.

Understand and compute reliable errors of the measured physical quantities from images and

spectra.

Identify an observational technique/instrument that best suits a given scientific question or

astronomical phenomenon.


Introduction to General Relativity /

Inleiding tot Algemene Relatiwiteit

Module outcomes:


In-depth know ledge and understanding of the scientific and historical context and reasons

why the general theory of relativity came into being as a generalisation of the special

relativity theory.

Understanding and evaluation of the criticisms against Newtonian gravity, as well as the

changed concept of gravitation from being a force in 3D space plus time, to a property of the

geometry of 4D spacetime.

Integrated knowledge, understanding and application of the fundamental assumptions of

general relativity, as well as the role played by the Equivalence Principle and the equality of

inertial and gravitational masses.

Advanced ability to apply specialized skills in relation to complex relativistic principles to

describe the orbits of photons and particles in a particular gravitational field using a

spacetime metric and the geodesic equation.

Integrated knowledge and coherent understanding of the implications of the spherically-

symmetric Schwarzschild geometry which is a solution to Einstein’s field equations. Rigorous

interpretation of the implications of this solution.

Conduct in the academic environment that adheres to the rules as stipulated by the North-

West University code of conduct, taking full responsibility and accountability for own

work.



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Statistical Mechanics

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student would:

Have a detailed and integrated knowledge of statistical mechanics, as especially applicable to

the specialized fields of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.

Be able to describe the state of a large system in terms of particle distributions with increasing

complexity.

Derive and understand the meaning of the Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions.

Understand the meaning of these distribution functions, and how these are related to

macroscopic quantities.

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the statistical nature of matter and how this can be

described mathematically.

Apply the above specialized skills and integrated knowledge to identify and creatively solve

complex and unfamiliar problems at the forefront of the field in statistical mechanics by

selecting and applying the correct problem-solving techniques, and evaluating and critically

reviewing the rigorous solutions acquired by referring to multiple sources in the scientific

literature, taking full responsibility for the work done.




Plasma Physics /

Plasmafisika

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

Have a general knowledge of the occurrence of plasmas, especially space plasmas, and the

applications of plasma physics.

Be able to describe the motion of singly-charged particles in increasingly complex electric and

magnetic fields.

Derive and understand the meaning of a complete set of fluid equations for a plasma.

Have a working knowledge of plasma wave properties, specifically plasma oscillations, electron

plasma waves, ion (acoustic) waves and electromagnetic waves in magnetic fields with

different orientations.

Understand diffusion and mobility in weakly-ionised gases and diffusion in fully-ionised

plasmas.

Apply the above knowledge to identify and creatively solve problems in plasma physics.


Assessment methods:

Class tests, discussions, assignments, examination

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Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics /

Inleiding tot Sterre Astrofisika

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

Have a detailed and integrated knowledge of stellar astrophysics, as especially in terms of the

structure of the atmospheres and interior.

Be able to describe the structure of a star from its centre to the surface

Derive and understand all four stellar structure equations

Derive and understand the various energy transport mechanisms (convection and radiation).

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of concepts such stellar magnitudes, colours and their

relationship to stellar effective temperature, as well as the HR diagram.

Apply the knowledge about photometry and spectroscopy to determine physical properties

of stars.

Apply the above specialized skills and integrated knowledge to identify and creatively

solve complex and unfamiliar problems at the forefront of the field in stellar astrophysics

by selecting and applying the correct problem-solving techniques, and evaluating and

critically reviewing the rigorous solutions acquired by referring to multiple sources in the

scientific literature, taking full responsibility for the work done.




Nuclear Physics /

Kernfisika

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

Understand and explain elements of quantum mechanics, nuclear properties and the force

between nucleons.

Explain the principles of radioactivity and properties of a nucleus.

Identify the basic features of radioactivity and the radioactive decay process.

Describe the radiations emitted by a radioactive substance and their interaction with

matter.

Compare and explain the nuclear reactions and nuclear energy.

Understand and explain the applications of physics in accelerators, astrophysics and the

nuclear reactors.

Apply accelerator principles and designs.

Discuss the applications of nuclear physics in medicine, nuclear industry and engineering.

Apply different detecting and measuring techniques to monitor nuclear particles.



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Solid State Physics /

Vastetoestandfisika

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of how solids are held together and the principles of their

structure determination experimentally.

Describe the crystal types, the Miller indices and the reciprocal lattice.

Have an understanding of the elastic properties of solids and lattice vibrations.

Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of metals on the basis of the free and

nearly free electron gas models.

Understand what makes a material a metal, insulator or semiconductor in terms of the band

theory.

Demonstrate an understanding of the magnetic properties of condense matter and describe

the basic classification of magnetic solids.

Method of delivering: Full Time



Quantum Mechanics II /

Kwantummeganika II

Module outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module the student should have a formal knowledge of the

physical and mathematical basis of the following aspects in quantum mechanics:

Non-degenerate and degenerate perturbation theory

Application of the above to the hydrogen atom

Multiparticle systems

Time-dependent perturbation theory and the application thereof on radiative transitions in

simple systems

The semi-classical description of the interaction between radiation and charged particles

Quantization of the electromagnetic field.

Apart from the formal aspects, students will also apply their knowledge to solving relevant

quantum-mechanical problems covering all of the above aspects.




Introduction to Cosmology /

Inleiding tot Kosmologie

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will:

Demonstrate length and time scales of the Universe.

Understand and explain distances in cosmology and epochs of the universe.

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Have a detailed and integrated knowledge of the cosmological solutions of general relativity.

Understand the assumptions in cosmology that led to the formulation of the standard

cosmological model.

Derive the cosmological field equations from first principles and analyze their solutions

Understand the physical processes and mechanisms that lead to large-scale structure

formation.

Apply the specialized and integrated knowledge of general relativity and cosmology to critically

analyse the shortcomings of the standard Big Bang Model, such as the problems of dark energy

and dark matter.

Discuss the cosmological implications of alternative gravitational theories and how the

aforementioned shortcomings can be addressed with such theories.




Explain the length and time scales of, and the different definitions of distances in, the universe.

Derive the cosmological field equations from the Einstein field equations.

Apply the equations derived to find exact and numerical solutions for the cosmic expansion

dynamics.

Apply the knowledge and skills attained to explain the need for inflation in the early universe

and dark energy and dark matter in late-time cosmology.

Demonstrate an understanding of how alternative gravitational/cosmological models can shed

light on the dark side of the Universe.

NPHY671 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:

Conduct and report research under supervision and produce a research report to demonstrate:

Applied knowledge at the forefront of the field and understanding the theories and

methodologies, methods and techniques of the chosen research topic.

An understanding of how to apply knowledge in a particular context.

Ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge and to evaluate knowledge in a specialist

area.

Ability to use range of specialized skills to identify, analyse and address complex or abstract

problems.

Ability to critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and

management processes in specialized contexts.

Effective presentation and communication of academic ideas and texts.

Creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions.

Ability to apply learning strategies self-critically to address professional and ongoing learning

needs of self and others.

Method of delivery: Full Time- Research presentation

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The final summative assessment consists of a mark for the written project report and oral

presentation of the project.

The module mark is comprised of the oral project presentation (10%) and written project report

(90%).

NRCM611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Conservation of Natural Resources

Module outcomes:


A detailed insight into the basic principles on conservation ecology

An engaged understanding of the meaning of ecosystems in a degraded state

An application of ecology techniques to assess ecosystem degradation in areas subjected to

land degradation and apply conservation principles.

Exhibit a critical and detailed understanding of how certain ecosystems, especially in semiarid

areas are degraded, which include freshwater resources, deserted areas and areas subjected

to woody plant invasion

The ability to analyze, interpret and report human anthropogenic changes to an ecosystem.


Assessment methods/criteria: Assignments and exam

NRCM621 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Further Conservation of Natural Resources

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student should be able to:

Evaluate ecosystem data to determine the type of degradation that took place over time.

Distinguish between degradation in freshwater, arid and semiarid ecosystems and identify the

methods to use to determine change.

Distinguish between woody plant invasion and alien plant invasion and its eventual effects on

the economy.

Sample, analyze and interpret scientific data, especially regarding problems caused by woody

plant encroachment in semiarid rangelands.


Assessment methods/criteria: Assignments and exam

OMBE622 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Applied Hydrology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module the student should be knowledgeable and demonstrate critical

comprehension in the following:

Conceptual model translation into the equivalent numerical model

Apply appropriate interpolation techniques to field data

Statistical methods and fit probability distribution functions to field data for use in modelling

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Hydrological and geohydrological risk assessments

Groundwater flow and mass transport models

Rainfall runoff models, flood peak simulations and flood line determinations

Surface water yield modelling water resource management


Assessment methods:






OMBE623 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Groundwater Geology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module the student should be knowledgeable and demonstrate critical

comprehension in the following:

- geodetic and cartesian coordinate systems

- basic GPS operation

- rock types and stratigraphy as related to aquifers

- geological borehole logging

- interpretation of geological maps

- introduction to the geology of South Africa

- theory and analysis of geophysical methods used in groundwater investigations:

- Magnetometer

- Electro-Magnetics

- Resistivity

- Spectrometer

- theory and analysis of radiometric methods

Practical execution of geophysical surveys using the following methods:

- Magnetometer

- Electro-Magnetics

- Resistivity

- Spectrometer


Assessment methods:


Class tests, assignments and field work that integrate the module outcomes.




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OMBE675 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Introduction to Hydrology and Integrated Water Resources Management

Module outcomes:


Demonstrate knowledge to enable engagement and critique of current research and practices

within the field of hydrology and integrated water resources management and to engage in

systematic and disciplined thinking about the matters and issues related to the scarce water

resource.

Are able to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in hydrology and integrated water

resources management, and have the ability to evaluate knowledge and processes of

knowledge production.

To apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of appropriate strategies

and techniques to the solution of problems related to hydrology and integrated water

resources management.

Analyse and apply specialised problem solving skills in hydrology and integrated water

resources management.

Analyse, select and effectively apply carefully supervised scientific research methods to reflect

on and then address hydrological and integrated water resources management problems and

communicate the research findings in an academically appropriate format.

Demonstrate an ability to operate effectively within a system of integrated water resources

management.

Recognise and deal responsibly with the moral and ethical issues that relate to hydrology and

integrated water resource management.

Method of delivery: Full Time Only.

Teaching methods will include formal lectures by lecturer, student self-study, discussion groups,

student presentations, videos, demonstrations and case study work.

Assessment methods:

Formative

Individual tutorials. Individual and group assignments. Class tests. Practical exercises and reports

after completion of certain study units.

Summative

Theoretical and/or practical exam at the end of the module.

OMBE674 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:


The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply scientific research methods within the field

of Geography and Environmental Management to address real world problems.

The ability to effectively communicate the research findings in an academically appropriate

format.

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The ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues that relate to the research project and to


Module uitkomste:


Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsingsmetodes te analiseer, selekteer en effektief toe te pas

in die veld van Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur om werklike wêreldprobleme aan te spreek.

Die vermoë om die navorsingsbevindinge op 'n effektiewe en akademies aanvaarbare wyse te

kommunikeer.

Die vermoë om die morele en etiese kwessies wat verband hou met die navorsingsprojek te

identifiseer en om op 'n verantwoordelike wyse daarmee om te gaan.


Assessment methods:

Research report written in the prescribed format

Teaching and learning will be undertaken through delivery techniques relevant to the specific

requirements and background of the particular subject.

Initially formal lectures will be presented by the lecturere and will gradually be replaced with self-

study.

Other techniques that will be applied include group work, simulations, modelling, lectures,

literature studies, etc

OMBO611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Introduction to Environmental Management

Module outcomes:

Critically discuss the definition of environmental management.

Demonstrate an in-depth understand of the Deming Cycle (PDCA) and how it relates to

environmental management.

Provide a holistic perspective of the key challenges facing environmental management and

sustainability.

Critically discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different environmental management

approaches and tools.

Critically reflect on the governance, biophysical, social and economic dimensions of

sustainability and how it relates to environmental management

Module uitkomste:

Die definisie van omgewingsbestuur krities te bespreek.

Die Deming Cycle (PDCA) krities te bespreek in verband met omgewingsbestuur.

'n Holistiese perspektief te voorsien van die sleuteluitdagings vir omgewingsbestuur en

volhoubaarheid.

Die sterk- en swakpunte van die verskillende benaderings en instrumente in omgewingsbestuur

krities te bespreek.

Krities te dink oor die bestuurs-, bio-fisiese, sosiale en ekonomiese dimensies van

volhoubaarheid en hoe dit verband hou met omgewingsbestuur.


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Assessment methods: Written and oral assignments completed individually and as a member of a

group.

OMBO613 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems [GIS] /

Inleiding tot GIS

Module outcomes:


An integrated knowledge of and engagement in GIS and critical understanding and application

of theories and techniques relevant to GIS.

The ability to collect and manage spatial data in both file format and database management

format and understand the complex nature of spatial data and how they are different from

non-spatial data.

The ability to select, apply and critically judge the effectiveness of spatial data with a view to

map making.

A critical understanding of how GIS aids in management decisions.

The ability to analyze, select and effectively apply scientific research methods to address

spatial problems and then communicate the research findings in an appropriate academic

format.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid in GIS en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van

teorieë en tegnieke relevant tot GIS.

Die vermoë om ruimtelike data in te samel en te bestuur in beide lêerformaat en in 'n

databasisbestuurstelselformaat en die komplekse aard van ruimtelike data en hoe dit verskil

van nie-ruimtelike data te verstaan.

Die vermoë om toepaslike ruimtelike data te kan selekteer en die effektiwiteit daarvan krities

te beoordeel met die oog op kaartproduksie.

Kritiese begrip toon van hoe GIS bestuursbesluite kan ondersteun.

Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsings metodes te analiseer, te selekteer en effektief toe te

pas op ruimtelike probleme en die bevindinge op 'n toepaslike akademiese wyse te

kommunikeer.

Method of delivery: Full Time Only / Slegs Voltyds

Assessment methods: Theoretical and/or practical exam at the end of the module

OMBO684 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications /

GIS Toepassings

Module outcomes


An integrated knowledge of and engagement in GIS and critical understanding of the

theoretical underpinnings of organizational and analytical procedures within GIS.

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An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of GIS, and

critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was

produced with a view to using GIS.

The ability to apply spatial analysis to address real world spatial problems and mapping

applications and critically evaluate how GIS assists management decisions.

Advanced ability to effectively apply GIS processes to spatial data analysis and to develop a

critical understanding of the limitations of GIS methodologies.

Proficiency in the use of GIS techniques to create maps that are fit for purpose and effectively

convey the information.


spatial problems and then communicate the research findings in an appropriate academic

format.

The ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues that relate to sensitive spatial data and to


Module uitkomste:


Geëintegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid in GIS asook 'n begrip van teorieë, organisatoriese

en analitiese prosedures relevant tot GIS.

Die vermoë om veelvoudige kennisbronne in GIS te ondersoek en om kennis en

kennisgenererende prosesse te evalueer in die gebruik van GIS.

Die vermoë om ruimtelike analise toe te pas op werklike werêldprobleme en

karteringstoepassings en die bydrae van GIS tot bestuurbesluite krities evalueer.

Die gevorderde vermoë om GIS prosesse effektief toe te pas op ruimtelike data analises en om

'n kritiese begrip te ontwikkel vir die beperkinge van GIS metodologieë.

Vaardighede in die gebruik van GIS tegnieke vir die skep van doelmatige kaarte wat relevante

inligting doeltreffend oordra.

Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsings metodes te analiseer, selekteer en effektief toe te pas

op ruimtelike probleme en die bevindinge op 'n toepaslike akademiese wyse te kommunikeer.

Die vermoë om die morele en etiese kwessies wat verband hou met sensitiewe ruimtelike data

te identifiseer en om op 'n verantwoordelike wyse daarmee om te gaan.

Method of delivery: Full Time Only / Slegs Voltyds

Assessment methods: Theoretical and/or practical exam at the end of the module


Environmental Management I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and a critical understanding regarding concepts, principles, topics and

instruments relevant to environmental management according to the principles of equity,

sustainability and efficiency.

The ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in environmental management, and

to evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production.

The ability to apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a range of

relevant methods, systems and procedures required to solve practical and theoretical

problems in environmental management.

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The ability to identify, critically reflect on and effectively solve problems related to

environmental management.

Ability to critically analyse, select and apply scientific research methods to address

environmental management problems and then to communicate the findings in an

academically appropriate format.

Demonstrate an ability to act as an expert in the field of environmental management.

The ability to take full responsibility for his/her work and to recognise the moral and ethical

issues that relate to sensitive environmental data and to treat them in a responsible manner.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van en ‘n kritiese begrip oor konsepte, beginsels, onderwerpe, en

instrumente relevant tot omgewingsbestuur volgens die beginsels van gelykheid,

volhoubaarheid en doeltreffendheid.

Die vermoë om veelvoudige kennisbronne in omgewingsbestuur te ontgin en om kennis en

kennisgenererende prosesse te evalueer.

Die vermoë om die effektiwiteit van die implimentering van ‘n reeks relevante metodes, stelsels

en prosedures wat nodig is om praktiese en teoretiese probleme met betrekking tot

omgewingsbestuur op te los, te kan toepas en krities te kan evalueer.

Die vermoë om krities en effektief probleme betreffende omgewingsbestuur te kan identifiseer,

daarop te reflekteer asook op te los.

Die vermoë om wetenskaplike navorsingsmetodes krities te analiseer, te selekteer en effektief

toe te pas op omgewingsbestuur en die bevindinge op 'n aanvaarbare akademiese wyse te

kommunikeer.

Demonstreer die vermoë om as 'n kundige op te kan tree binne die gebied van

omgewingsbestuur.

Die vermoë om ten volle verantwoordelikheid vir sy/haar werk te neem en om die morele en

etiese kwessies wat verband hou met sensitiewe omgewingsbestuuradata te identifiseer en om

op 'n verantwoordelike wyse daarmee om te gaan.


Assessment methods:

The learning process will continually be enhanced through the following:

Individual tutorials.

Individual and group assignments.

Individual and/or group presentations.

Practical exercises and reports after completion of certain study units and/or excursions


Environmental Analysis I

Module outcomes:


Knowledge of and engagement in the field of environmental assessment, an understanding of

the concepts, principles, theories and instruments relevant to environmental assessment, as

well as an understanding of how to apply such knowledge in a particular context.

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An ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in environmental assessment and to

evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production.

An understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting or applying appropriate

procedures, processes or techniques to practical and theoretical problems in environmental

assessment.

An ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address complex or

abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate

to environmental assessment.

An ability to critically review information gathering, evaluation and management processes in

environmental assessment in order to develop creative responses to problems and issues.

An ability to present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and texts

effectively to a range of audiences, offering creative insights, rigorous interpretations and

solutions to problems and issues relevant to environmental assessment.

Demonstrate an ability to act as an expert in the field of environmental assessment.

An ability to take full responsibility for his/her work and to recognise the moral and ethical

issues that relate to sensitive environmental data and to treat them in a responsible manner.

Module uitkomste:


Kennis van en betrokkenheid in die terrein van omgewingsassessering, begrip van die relevantw

konsepte, beginsels, teorië, asook begrip van hoe om sodanige kennis in die spesifieke konteks

toe te pas.

Die vermoë om verskeie kennisbronne in omgewingsassessering te ontgin en om kennis en

kennisgenererende prosesse te evalueer.

Begrip van die kompleksiteite en onsekerhede oor die keuse of toepassing van toepaslike

prosedures, prosesse of tegnieke op praktiese of teoretiese probleme in omgewingsassessering.

Die vermoë om verskeie gespesialiseerde vaardighede te gebruik om komplekse en abstrakte

probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en aan te spreek deur sistematies gebruik te maak van

die gepaste kennisbasis en toepaslike metodes in omgewingsassessering.

Die vermoë om inligtingsinsamelingstegnieke, evaluering en bestuursprosesse in

omgewingsassessering krities te ondersoek om sodoende kreatiewe oplossings vir probleme en

vraagstukke te ontwikkel.

Die vermoë om akademiese, professionele of beroepsidees en tekste effektief vir verskeie

gehore aan te bied en te kommunikeer met kreatiewe insigte, akkurate interpretasies en

oplossings vir probleme en vraagstukke relevant tot omgewingsassessering.

Demonstreer die vermoë om as 'n kundige op te tree binne die gebied van

omgewingsassessering.

Die vermoë om ten volle verantwoordelikheid vir sy/haar werk te neem en om die morele en

etiese kwessies wat verband hou met sensitiewe omgewingsdata te identifiseer en om op 'n

verantwoordelike wyse daarmee om te gaan.


Assessment methods:

The achievement of Module outcomes will be tested in the following ways:

Theoretical and/or oral exam at the end of the module.

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OMBW684 (YEAR MODULE) SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Fundamentals of Waste Management /

Grondbeginsels van Afvalbestuur

Module outcomes:

At the end of the module the student should be able to:

An integrated know ledge of and engagement in integrated w aste management and critical

understanding and application of theories, techniques and requirements relevant to waste

management;

The ability to gather multiple sources of know ledge and information within the field of

integrated waste management, and evaluate, review and apply this know ledge;

An understanding of the complex nature of know ledge transfer applicable to integrated waste

management and how it relates to unfamiliar contexts and other fields of environmental

management.

The ability to select, evaluate and apply a range of different but appropriate tools, techniques,

requirements and best practices related to integrated waste management, and to reflect on

and propose suggestions to effectively manage waste throughout the entire waste

management life cycle.

Module uitkomste:

Na afloop van die module moet die student die volgende demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid by geïntegreerde afvalbestuur, en van teorieë,

tegnieke en vereistes ten opsigte van afvalbestuur sowel as die vermoë om hierdie konsepte

krities te evalueer en toe te pas.

Die vermoë om kennis en inligting oor geïntegreerde afvalbestuur in te samel en te evalueer, te

hersien, en toe te pas.

Verstaan die komplekse aard van geïntegreerde afvalbestuur en lewer ingeligte kommentaar

oor hoe dit met onbekende kontekste en ander dissiplines in omgewingsbestuur verband hou.

Die vermoë om 'n reeks verskillende, maar toepaslike hulpmiddels, tegnieke, vereistes en beste

praktyke wat op geïntegreerde afvalbestuur betrekking het, te selekteer, te evalueer en toe te

pas, en om na te dink en voorstelle te maak vir doeltreffende afvalbestuur oor die hele

afvalbestuurlewensiklus heen.

Method of delivering: Full Time / Part Time

Assessment methods:

The learning process will continually be enhanced through the following:

Class tests and Assessment forms by lectures on achievement of learning objectives.

OMSB611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Conservation Ecology

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Have a broad knowledge of the fundamental theory and recent developments of Conservation

Ecology, as derived from multiple sources within the field of specialization.

Assess the system processes and identify research problems associated with Conservation

Ecology.

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Select and apply various methodologies required to practice Conservation Ecology.

Be aware of the scope and complexity of ethical and value systems from both the

environmental and human perspective.

Make informed decisions about conservation management by integrating principles of ecology

and conservation biology.

Simulate communicating conservation management strategies to stakeholders

Module uitkomste:

Moet breë kennis hê van die fundamentele teorie en onlangse ontwikkelinge van

Bewaringsekologie, soos afgelei vanaf veelvuldige bronne in hierdie veld van spesialisasie.

Evalueer die stelselprosesse en identifiseer navorsingsvrae wat met Bewaringsekologie

geassosieer word.

Selekteer en pas verskeie metodes toe wat vereis word om Bewaringsekologie te beoefen.

Wees bewus van die omvang en kompleksiteit van etiese- en waardesisteme van beide die

omgewing en menslike perspektiewe.

Neem ingeligte besluite oor bewaringsbestuur deur beginsels van ekologie en

bewaringsbiologie te integreer.

Simuleer hoe om bewaringsbestuur strategie aan belanghebbendes te kommunikeer.


Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentations and written exam.


Biodiversity Planning

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge pertaining to the field of conservation planning and the manner in which it

is applied and implemented in South Africa.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of biodiversity

conservation, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which it

was produced with a view to facilitate conservation action.

The skill of selecting the appropriate methodologies and procedures for identifying and

spatially mapping areas of critical importance for biodiversity conservation.

The ability to access, interpret and discuss information on conservation and biodiversity

planning initiatives in South Africa.

The ability to interpret and treat sensitive data on critical and sensitive biodiversity in

responsible manner.

Module uitkomste:

Toegepaste kennis met betrekking tot die veld van bewaringsbeplanning en die wyse waarop

dit toegepas en geïmplementeer word in Suid-Afrika.

'n Vermoë om veelvuldige bronne van kennis binne die veld van biodiversiteitsbewaring krities

te ondersoek en die wyse waarop dit bewaringsinisiatiewe fasiliteer te evalueer.

Die vaardigheid om die geskikte metodologieë en prosedures te selekteer vir die identifisering

en ruimtelike kartering van gebiede van kritieke belang vir biodiversiteitsbewaring.

Die vermoë om toegang te verkry tot inligting oor bewaring en biodiversiteitsbeplanning

inisiatiewe in Suid-Afrika en dit te interpreteer en bespreek.

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Die vermoë om sensitiewe data wat handel oor kritiese en sensitiewe biodiversiteit op ‘n

verantwoordelike wyse te interpreteer en te hanteer.


Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentation and written examination


Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment

Module outcomes:


Have a broad knowledge of the fundamental theory and recent developments of

Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment, as derived from multiple sources within the field of

specialization.

Assess the environmental/taxonomic processes and identify research problems associated

with Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment.

Select and apply various methodologies required to develop Biomonitoring and Risk

Assessment programs.

Be aware of the scope and complexity of ethical and value systems from both the

environmental and human perspective.

Make informed decisions about species or habitat management based on the outcomes of

Biomonitoring and Risk Assessment programs.

Simulate communicating outcomes management suggestions from Biomonitoring and Risk

Assessment programs to stakeholders.

Module uitkomste:

Moet breë kennis hê van die fundamentele teorie en onlangse ontwikkelinge van Biomonitering

en Risiko Assessering, soos afgelei vanaf veelvuldige bronne in hierdie veld van spesialisasie.

Evalueer die omgewings/taksonomiese prosesse en identifiseer navorsingsvrae wat met

Biomonitering en Risiko Assessering geassosieer word.

Selekteer en pas verskeie metodes toe wat vereis word om programme te ontwikkel vir

Biomonitering en Risiko Assessering.

Wees bewus van die omvang en kompleksiteit van etiese- en waardesisteme van beide die

omgewing en menslike perspektiewe.

Neem ingeligte besluite oor habitat bestuur wat gebaseer is op die uitkomste van

Biomonitering en Risiko Assessering programme.

Simuleer hoe om bestuursvoorstelle van Biomonitering en Risiko Assessering programme aan

belanghebbendes te kommunikeer.


Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentation and written examination.


Herpetology in Practise

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding of the herpetology discipline.

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Ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of herpetology,

and critically evaluate and review that knowledge.

Ability to select and apply knowledge and skills to correctly make use of appropriate methods

and techniques to work with amphibians and reptiles.

Ability to integrate specimen characteristics and other aids to correctly identify species of

herpetofauna.

Skills and knowledge to assess causes that threaten herpetofauna as well as awareness of

issues surrounding the conservation of herpetofauna including threats and management.

Ability to critically judge the ethical/professional conduct of the herpetologist and to apply this

conduct.


Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentation and written examination..


Coral Reef Ecology

Module outcomes:

An integrated knowledge and critical understanding of coral reef ecology.

The ability to locate and interrogate multiple sources of knowledge related to coral reef

ecology.

The ability to critically evaluate and contextualize the knowledge and accompanying insights.

The ability to correctly select and apply knowledge and skills to make use of appropriate

methods and techniques relevant to coral reef ecology.

The ability to identify and classify the different animal and algal taxa associated with coral

reefs, and the ecological roles that they play.

Skills, knowledge and insights to assess pressures and changes that threaten coral reefs.

Skills, knowledge and insights of management and conservation options related to coral reefs.

The ability to identify and formulate the ethical and health considerations of working and

research on coral reefs.




Genome Analysis and Bio-informatics

Module outcomes:


Demonstrate applied knowledge and critical understanding regarding aspects relevant to

genome analysis and bioinformatics.

Demonstrate an ability to interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in genome analysis and

bioinformatics and to evaluate knowledge and processes of knowledge production.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation

of a range of relevant methods, systems and procedures required to solve practical and

theoretical problems in genome analysis and bioinformatics.

Demonstrate your skills regarding elementary research techniques, group work, report writing

and problem solving.

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Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect and effectively solve problems related to genome

analysis and bioinformatics.

Effectively identify, evaluate and address his/her learning needs in a self-directed manner, and

to facilitate collaborative learning processes.

Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate academic ideas and text effectively to a

range of audiences of problems and issues in genome analysis and bioinformatics.

Method of delivery: Full-time and part-time


OMSE611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Environmental Soil Science

(GDKN 122, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are pre-requisites for this module)

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should:

Have an understanding of how to apply fundamental knowledge, such as soil mechanics and

the double layer theory, to evaluate/interrogate environmental soil issues and the

rehabilitation practices thereof

Have an understanding the complexities of soils sampling and analysis procedures and

techniques with application to solving unfamiliar problems relating to soils in the environment;

Have the ability to use the range of specialized skills applied in soil science to identify, evaluate

and address complex problems in the soil environment;

Have the ability to critically review information gathered from field and soil analytical data, in

specialized contexts like soil erosion and soil nutrient availability be able to develop creative

responses to environmental soil problems and issues;

Be able to present and communicate scientific knowledge of soils and creative insights into

environmental soil problems, academically and professionally to managers and decision

makers;

Be able to operate effectively within a soil environmental setting, understanding the integrated

and interrelated nature of the different properties of soils;

Be able to self-critically evaluate ongoing learning and professional development and be able

to employ learning strategies to address personal needs and the needs of other students;

Be fully accountable and take full responsibility for his/her own decision-making, actions, and

delivered work as well as his/her use of both academic, laboratory or natural resources.

Module uitkomste:

Verstaan hoe om fundamentele kennis, soos grondmeganika en die dubbellaag teorie, toe te

pas om omgewingsgrondprobleme en die rehabilitasie daarvan te ondersoek en te evalueer.

Begrip besit vir die kompleksiteit van grondmonsterneming en -analise prosedures en tegnieke,

vir aanwending in die oplos van onbekende probleme in gronde in die omgewing.

Die vermoë besit om die verskeidenheid gespesialiseerde vaardighede in gebruik in grondkunde

te kan gebruik om komplekse grondprobleme in die omgewing te identifiseer, evalueer en aan

te spreek.

Die vermoë besit om inligting verkry vanaf analitiese veld en grond data, krities te evalueer tot

op volg gespesialseerde kontekste, soos grond erosie of nutriënt beskikbaarheid, en om

daarvolgens kreatiewe voorstelle vir die omgewingsgrondprobleme te lewer.

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In staat wees om wetenskaplike kennis en kreatiewe insigte rondom die oplos van

omgewingsgrondprobleme, akademies en professioneel aan bestuurders en besluitnemers oor

te dra.

In staat wees om effektief in omgewingsgrondkunde te werk deur die geïntegreerde en

interafhanklike aard van die verskeie grondeienskappe te verstaan.

In staat wees om selfkrities voortgesette leer en professionele ontwikkeling te evalueer en die

regte leer-stratigieë te kan toepas om persoonlike behoeftes en, waar van toepassing, die

behoeftes van ander studente, aan te spreek.

Volle aanspreekbaarheid en verantwoordelikheid vir sy/haar eie besluitnemings, opterdes en

werk asook in sy/haar gebruik van hulpbronne, hetsy akademies, laboratorium of natuurlik van

aard


Assessment methods:

Work assignments during the semester.

Semester test.

Examination at the end of the module.


Resilience Thinking in Ecology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the OMSE613 module, the student should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in Resilience Thinking and critical understanding and

application of different theories in Systems Thinking relevant to Ecology.

Coherent understanding of thresholds and adaptive cycles as the two central themes that

underpin Resilience Thinking.

The ability to explore different principles for building resilience in social-ecological systems.

The ability to reflect and apply Resilience Thinking in his/her field of ecological research

interest.

The role and accountability of humans/industry as part of the environment and protection

thereof in an ethically responsible manner


Assessment methods: Assignments, class tests, exam.


Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of the different biomes, land use types and capability classes, including

land tenure, land reform, as well as the socio-economic and bio-physical factors that could

influence the long-term sustainability of rangeland management strategies.

Understand the complex nature of community based natural resource management principles

in rangeland management and restoration ecology.

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An ability to critically evaluate the role of plant- and animal functional types in ecosystem

dynamics, their role in ecosystem services and be able to apply them in the development of

models to understand changes in plant populations and rangeland management.

The ability to select, evaluate and effectively apply different multivariate data analysis

techniques used in terrestrial ecology and rangeland management.

Understand, evaluate and apply all the principles necesarry to develop a restoration

management plan.

The ability to critically interrogate and use peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field of

rangeland management and restoration ecology.

Accurate, coherent, appropriate and creatively present through written and verbal

communication skills current rangeland management and restoration applications with

understanding of and respect for intellectual property conventions, copyright and rules on

plagiarism.



Module uitkomste:

Wanneer die module voltooi is, moet die student die volgende demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van die verskillende biome, tipes landgebruik en geskiktheidsklase,

insluitend grond besit, gebruik en hervormings beleide, asook die sosio-ekonomiese en bio-

fisiese faktore wat die volhoubare bestuur van die natuurlike weiveld oor die lang-termyn kan

beinvloed.

Die komplekse probleem van gemeenskapsgebaseerde natuurlike hulpbronbestuur in

natuurlike weiding en restourasie vestaan.

Die vermoë besit om die rol van plant- en dierfunksionele tipes in ekosisteemdinamika en die

rol daarvan in ekosisteemdienste verstaan en evalueer en in die ontwikkeling van modelle om

die veranderinge in plantpopulasies en weiveldbestuur toe te pas.

Die vermoë besit om verskillende meervoudige dataanalitiese metodes wat in landekologie en

weiveldbestuur gebruik word te selekteer, evalueer en effektief toe te pas.

Verstaan, evalueer en die beginsels van ‘n restourasiebestuursplan toe te pas.

die vermoë besit om krities wetenskaplike publikasies ten opsigte van natuurlike

weiveldbestuur en restourasie ekologie te analiseer, evalueer en effektief te gebruik.

Akkurate, samehangende, geskikte en kreatiewe aanbiedings deur geskrewe en verbale

kommunikasie vaardighede oor natuurlike weiveldbestuur en restorasie te maak met die begrip

van en respek vir intellektuele eiendomswaarde, kopiereg en reëls met betrekking tot plagiaat.

Die rol en aanspreeklikheid van die mens/industrie as ’n onderdeel van die omgewing en die

beskerming daarvan op eties verantwoordbare manier demonstreer.




Urban Ecology

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in the field of urban ecology and critical

understanding of the scope and historical development of urban ecology, different approaches

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in urban ecological studies and the application of urban ecological principles in conservation

of biodiversity and ecosystem services , urban planning and design and urban agriculture.

The ability to critically evaluate the principles and concepts of urban ecology and integrate

them with other aspects of environmental management

The ability to critically interrogate peer-reviewed scientific publications and integrate them

with urban ecological theories and discuss how they could be used to advance sustainability

and resilience of urban areas

The ability to analyse, select, and effectively apply scientific methods in conceptual approaches

such as urbanization gradients, landscape ecology, ecosystem budgets and urban social-

ecological systems to reflect on and then address complex environmental problems in urban

environments.


problems related to an increase in urbanization and apply urban ecological principles based on

the theoretical background

Accurate, coherent, appropriate and creative presentation and verbal communication skills of

current and previous urban ecological research with understanding of and respect for

intellectual property conventions, copyright and rules on plagiarism



Module uitkomste:

Wanneer die module voltooi is, moet die student:

Geïntegreerde kennis hê van en betrokkenheid in die veld van stedelike ekologie asook kritiese

begrip van die omvang en historiese ontwikkeling van stedelike ekologie, verskillende

benaderings in stedelike ekologiese studies en die toepassing van stedelike ekologiese beginsels

in bewaring van biodiversiteit en ekosisteemdienste, stedelike beplanning en ontwerp en

stedelike landbou.

Die vermoë besit om die beginsels en begrippe van stedelike ekologie krities te evalueer en met

ander aspekte van omgewingswetenskappe te integreer.

Die vermoë besit om krities ondersoek te doen van eweknie-beoordeelde wetenskaplike

publikasies en te integreer met stedelike ekologiese teorieë en bespreek hoe dit gebruik kan

word om volhoubaarheid en veerkragtigheid in stedelike gebiede te bevorder.

Die vermoë besit om wetenskaplike metodes in konsepsuele benaderings soos

verstedelikingsgradiënte, landskapsekologie, ekosisteembegrotings en stedelike sosio-

ekologiese sisteme te analiseer, selekteer, en effektief toe te pas om op komplekse

omgewingsprobleme in stedelike omgewings te reflekteer en aan te spreek.

Die vermoë besit om komplekse probleme wat verband hou met ‘n toename in verstedeliking

te identifiseer, af te baken, te analiseer, krities op te reflekteer en effektief aan te spreek en om

stedelike ekologiese beginsels gebaseer op ‘n teoretiese agtergrond, toe te pas.

Akkurate, samehangende, geskikte en kreatiewe aanbiedings en verbale kommunikasie

vaardighede besit van huidige en vorige stedelike ekologiese navorsing met die begrip van en

respek vir intellektuele eiendomswaarde, kopiereg en reëls met betrekking tot plagiaat.


beskerming daarvan op eties verantwoordbare manier demonstreer.



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Plant Ecophysiology and Stress Physiology

Module outcome:

After completing the module you should be able to:

Integrate and assess the various physiological and biochemical stress responses of plants and

to critically understand the interaction between plants and its environment.

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of plant stress, acclimation and

adaptation.

Identify, analyse, evaluate and to critically reflect the challenges of plant survival.

Effectively implement stress adaptations and acclimations and to develop and communicate

his or her own ideas of plant responses to environmental stress.

Analyse, select and effectively apply plant strategies to address environmental impacts.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively

address challenges related to plant stress and survival and to apply physiological and

biochemical principals with current environmental challenges.

Demonstrate the ability to take full responsibility for his or her own work, decision-making and

use of resources.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module moet jy in staat wees om:

Die verskillende fisiologiese en biochemiese stremmingsreaksies te integreer en te evalueer en

om die interaksies tussen plante en hul omgewing krities te kan verstaan.

Begrip van die basiese konsepte van plant stres, akklimasie en adaptasie te demonstreer.

Die uitdagings van plant oorlewing te identifiseer, ontleed, evalueer en om krities daaroor na

te dink.

Effektiewelik stres aanpassings en akklimatisering te implementeer en om die ontwikkeling en

kommunikasie van hom of haar eie idees te ontwikkel van plant reaksies tot omgewingstres.

Plant stress strategieë te analiseer, selekteer en effektiewelik toe te pas om omgewings

impakte aan te spreek.

Die vermoë te kan demonstreer om die uitdagings wat verband hou met stress en oorlewing te

kan identifiseer, af te baken, te analiseer, krities daaroor na te dink en om fisiologiese en

biochemiese beginsels, wat verantwoordelik is vir huidiglike omgewings uitdagings, toe te pas.

Die vermoë te kan demonstreer om volle verantwoordelikheid te neem vir sy of haar eie werk,

besluitneming en die gebruik van hulpbronne.




Advanced Ecotoxicology

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in the field of ecotoxicology and critical

understanding and application of toxicity testing using standard test methods, exposure

routes, and mode of action of toxicants, biotransformation, detoxification, biodegradation and

biomarkers in the field of environmental risk assessment.

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An understanding of bioaccumulation, the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of

ecological organization, and the regulatory aspects of the field addressing the technical issues

of risk assessment.

He/she can discuss the principles and concepts of ecotoxicology and integrate this with other

aspects of environmental management.

The ability to critically interrogate peer-reviewed scientific publications and integrate it with

ecotoxicological theories and discuss how it could be used to address environmental pollution

events.

He/she has the ability to evaluate national/international trends in ecotoxicology and

integrating it with theoretical peer-reviewed published knowledge.

An ability to present and communicate the concept of risk analysis in ecotoxicology and how it

relates to environmental pollution.


thereof in an ethically responsible manner.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis hê van en betrokkenheid in die veld van ekotoksikologie asook kritiese

begrip en toepassing van toksisiteit toets met behulp van standaard toets metodes,

blootstelling roetes, metode van werking van gifstowwe, biotransformasie, ontgifting,

biodegradasie en biomerkers in die gebied van die omgewing risiko-evaluering

'n Begrip hê van bioakkumulasie, die gevolge van besoedeling op toenemende vlakke van

ekologiese organisasie, en die regulatoriese aspekte van die veld aanspreek van die tegniese

kwessies van risiko-evaluering

Die beginsels en konsepte van ekotoksikologie bespreek en integreer met ander aspekte van

omgewingsbestuur

Die vermoë hê om krities ondersoek te doen van ewekniebeoordeelde wetenskaplike

publikasies en integreer dit met ekotoksikologiese teorieë en bespreek hoe dit gebruik kan word

om gebeure omgewingsbesoedeling te spreek

Oor die vermoë beskik om nasionale / internasionale tendense in ekotoksikologie evalueer en

te integreer met teoretiese portuurbeoordeelde gepubliseerde kennis

Oor die vermoë beskik om oor die konsep van risiko-analise in ekotoksikologie en hoe dit

verband hou met omgewingsbesoedeling aanbiedings te maak en te kommunikeer.


beskerming daarvan op etiesverantwoordbare manier demonstreer


Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentation and open book written examination


Microbial Ecology

Module outcomes:

Microbiology at third-year level is a prerequisite.


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in the field of microbial ecology as well as its

application to environmental problems.

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That he/she can discuss the principles and concepts of microbial ecology and integrate this

with aspects of environmental management.

An understanding of the interactions between the physical, chemical and biological properties

of ecosystems inhabited by microorganisms, as well as the complexities surrounding the

selection and application of appropriate methods for microbial ecology research.

The ability to evaluate national/international trends in microbial ecology and integrate it with

theoretical peer-reviewed published knowledge to solve unfamiliar problems in microbial

ecology.

The ability to critically judge the role and accountability of humans/industry as part of the

environment and protection thereof in an ethically responsible manner.

The ability to effectively communicate academic and professional ideas and texts to a range of

audiences, offering creative responses to environmental issues.

Self-regulated learning skills and accountability for own work, learning and use of resources.

Module uitkomstes:

Mikrobiologie op derdejaarsvlak is ‘n voorvereiste vir hierdie module.


Geïntegreerde kennis hê van en betrokkenheid demonstreer in die veld van mikrobiese ekologie

sowel as die toepassing daarvan op omgewingsprobleme.

Die beginsels en konsepte van mikrobiese ekologie kan bespreek en dit integreer met aspekte

van omgewingsbestuur.

Begrip toon van die interaksies tussen die fisiese, chemiese en biologiese eienskappe van

ekosisteme wat deur mikroörganismes bewoon word, asook die kompleksiteite wat verband

hou met die seleksie en aanwending van gepaste metodes vir mikrobiese ekologie navorsing.

Onbekende probleme in mikrobiese ekologie kan oplos deur nasionale en internasionale

tendense in mikrobiese ekologie te evalueer en dit te integreer met gepubliseerde teoretiese

kennis wat ewe-knie geëvalueer is.

‘n Kritiese beoordeling kan doen van die rol en aanspreeklikheid van die mens/industrie as ‘n

onderdeel van die omgewing en die beskerming daarvan op ‘n eties-verantwoordbare wyse.

Akademiese en professionele idees en tekste effektief kan kommunikeer aan ‘n verskeidenheid

van gehore en daarmee saam, kreatiewe reaksie kan bied op omgewingskwessies.

Self-gereguleerde leervaardighede demonstreer en aanspreeklikheid neem vir eie werk, leer en

gebruik van bronne.

Method of delivery: Full Time and part time


OMSE674 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report /

Navorsingsverslag

Module outcomes:


An understanding of the theories, research methods and techniques relevant to the particular

research project including how to interrogate multiple sources and critically reviewing

information gathering.

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An understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying standard

techniques to the unfamiliar problem of the research project.


abstract problems as part of resolving the research question.

An ability to present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and


An ability to apply, in a self-critical manner, learning strategies which effectively address own

professional and ongoing learning needs as a researcher with integrity: integrity towards

his/her own conduct as a researcher, but also treating the environment and biota with respect.

Module uitkomste:

By die afhandeling van die module, moet die student kan demonstreer dat hy/sy:

Die teorieë, navorsingsmetodes en tegnieke relevant tot die besondere navorsingsprojek

begryp en 'n verskeidenheid bronne vir toepaslike inligting krities kan evalueer vir ontginning.

Die kompleksiteite en onsekerhede betrokke by die keuse en toepassing van standaardtegnieke

op die onbekende probleem van die navorsingsprojek begryp.

'n Reeks gespesialiseerde vaardighede kan gerbuik om komplekse of abstrakte probleme te

identifiseer, te analiseer en aan te spreek in die oplossing van die navorsingsvraag.

Akademiese, professionele en beroepsgerigte idees en konsepte effektief aan 'n verskeidenheid

gehore kan kommunikeer.

Op 'n selfkritiese wyse, leerstrategieë sy/haar eie professionele en voortgesette leerbehoeftes

as 'n navorser met integriteit kan toepas: integriteit teenoor sy/haar eie optrede as

wetenskaplike, maar ook deur die omgewing en biota met respek te behandel.


Assessment methods:

Presentation at mini-conference, as well as marks for research related skills training, e.g. project

proposal, literature review, statistics assignment.

Research report written in the prescribed format.

OMSG611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Environmental Geochemistry

(GLGN112 and GLGN311 are pre-requisites for this module)

Module outcomes:

The ability to apply knowledge of the theories, research methodologies, and techniques

relevant to Environmental Geochemistry and demonstrate the ability to interrogate and

evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in this field.

The ability to understand the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying or use of

appropriate procedures or techniques to a range of unfamiliar abstract problems relevant to

Environmental Geochemistry.

The ability to apply a range of specialized skills in the field of Environmental Geochemistry

through the analysis of complex problems, drawing on previous knowledge and a range of

methods appropriate to the field.

The ability to critically judge the ethical and professional conduct of self and others, take

responsibility for own work and practices as well as to effect change in conduct where

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necessary; with understanding of and respect for intellectual property conventions, copyright

and rules on plagiarism.

The ability to produce accurate, coherent, appropriate and creative presentation and

communication of innovative and new professional ideas/texts/methods/research findings

etc. to a range of audiences, through critically reviewing information, processing, synthesizing,

managing and evaluating information/data offering critical and creative insight and solutions

to problems.

The ability to operate effectively within a team/system and/or manage a team/group and

demonstrate logical and critical understanding of the roles of all role players/ team members

in order to solve complex problems, monitoring the progress of the team/group and taking

responsibility for task outcomes and application of appropriate resources.

The ability to apply self-critical learning skills with the use of specific learning strategies of

known and new resources to successfully realize all outcomes of this module.

Module uitkomste:

Die vermoë om kennis van die teorieë , navorsingsmetodologieë en tegnieke relevant tot

Omgewingsgeochemie toe te pas en die vermoë demonstreer om verskeie bronne van kennis

in hierdie veld te ondersoek en evalueer.


toepassing en gebruik van toepaslike prosedures of tegnieke op 'n verskeidenheid van

onbekende abstrakte probleme relevant tot Omgewingsgeochemie.

Die vermoë om 'n verskeidenheid van gespesialiseerde vaardighede toe te pas in die

Omgewingsgeochemie veld deur die ontleding van komplekse probleme, gebruik van vorige

kennis en verskeidenheid van metodes wat geskik is vir hierdie veld.

Die vermoë om die etiese en professionele gedrag van jouself en ander krities te beoordeel,

verantwoordelikheid te neem vir eie werk en praktyke asook om verandering teweeg te bring

in gedrag waar nodig ; met 'n begrip en respek vir intellektuele eiendomsooreenkomste ,

kopiereg en reëls oor plagiaat.

Die vermoë om akkurate , logies, gepaste en kreatiewe aanbiedinge en kommunikasie van

innoverende en nuwe professionele idees / tekste / metodes / navorsingsbevindinge ens te

produseer vir 'n verskeidenheid gehore deur krities te beoordeling van inligting, verwerking,

sintetisering, bestuur en evaluering van inligting/ data om kritiese en kreatiewe insig en

oplossings vir probleme te bied.

Die vermoë om doeltreffend te funksioneer binne 'n span / stelsel en / of bestuur van 'n span /

groep en om logiese en kritiese begrip van die rolle van alle rolspelers / spanlede en vermoë om

komplekse probleme op te los te demonstreer, die monitering van die vordering van die span /

groep en verantwoordelikheid te neem vir taak uitkomste en toepassing van toepaslike

hulpbronne.




Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentations, partial open book examination

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Environmental Mineralogy

(GLGN 122 and GLGN211 are pre-requisites for this module)

Module outcomes:

On completion of these outcomes the student should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in environmental mineralogy, and critical

understanding and application of theories and current research methodologies and techniques

relevant to environmental mineralogy;

The ability to critically review information to give accurate, coherent, appropriate and creative

presentation and communication of new scientific findings, investigative methods and

research findings in the field of environmental mineralogy to peers, with understanding of and

respect for intellectual property conventions, copyright and rules on plagiarism;

Self-Regulating learning skills by developing own learning-strategies;

The ability to critically judge the ethical conduct of others in the application of solutions

regarding (potential) pollution of the environment en endangering life, as well as critical

reflection on the suitability of different ethical value systems applied in environmental

mineralogy;

Take full responsibility for own work, decision-making and use of resources, as well as full

accountability for decisions and actions of others where appropriate (group work).

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module, behoort die student in staat te wees om die volgende te demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid by omgewingsmineralogie, kritiese begrip en

toepassing van teorieë en huidige navorsingsmetodologie en tegnieke relevant in

omgewingsmineralogie;

Die vermoë om inligting krities te beoordeel om akkurate, samehangende, geskikte en

kreatiewe aanbiedings en kommunikasies van nuwe wetenskaplike bevindings,

ondersoekmetodes en navorsingsbevindinge in die veld van omgewingsmineralogie, aan te

bied vir ‘n eweknie gehoor, met begrip van en respek vir intellektuele eiendom, kopiereg en

reëls oor plagiaat;

Selfregulerende leervaardighede deur ontwikkeling van eie leerstrategieë;

Die vermoë om die etiese gedrag van ander krities te beoordeel in die toepassing van oplossings

betreffende (potensiële) besoedeling van die omgewing en bedreiging van lewe, asook kritiese

besinning oor die geskiktheid van verskillende etiese waardestelsels toegepas in

omgewingsmineralogie;

Neem volle verantwoordelikheid vir eie werk, besluitneming en gebruik van bronne, asook volle

aanspreeklikheid vir besluite en optredes van ander waar van toepassing (groepwerk).


Assessment methods:

Oral reporting relating to prepared work;

Some assessment tests;

Individual and group assignments submitted as written papers or oral presentations during contact

sessions.

Formal examination at the end of the semester.

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Applied Environmental Geology

(GLGN 112, GLGN221 and GLGN321 are pre-requisites for this module)

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module, the successful learner should be able to demonstrate their ability to:

Apply knowledge of the theories, research methodologies, and techniques relevant to Applied

Environmental Geology and interrogate and evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in this

field;

Understand the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying or transferring

appropriate procedures or techniques to a range of unfamiliar abstract problems;

Apply a range of specialized skills in the field of Environmental Geology through the analysis of

complex problems, drawing on the body of knowledge and a range of methods appropriate to

the field;

Critically judge the ethical and professional conduct of self and others, take responsibility for

own work and practices as well as to effect change in conduct where necessary, with

understanding of and respect for intellectual property conventions, copyright and rules on

plagiarism;

Produce accurate, coherent, appropriate and creative presentation and communication of

innovative and new professional ideas/texts/methods/research findings etc. to a range of

audiences, through critically reviewing information, processing, synthesizing, managing and

evaluating information/data offering critical and creative insight and solutions to problems;

Operate effectively within a team/system and/or manage a team/group and demonstrate

logical and critical understanding of the roles of all role players/ team members in order to

solve complex problems, monitoring the progress of the team/group and taking responsibility

for task outcomes and application of appropriate resources;

Apply self-critical learning skills with the use of specific learning strategies of known and new

resources to successfully realize all outcomes of this module.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module, behoort die suksesvolle student in staat te wees om die volgende te

demonstreer:

Die vermoë om kennis van die teorieë, navorsingsmetodologieë en tegnieke relevant tot

Omgewingsgeochemie toe te pas en die vermoë demonstreer om verskeie bronne van kennis

in hierdie veld te ondersoek en evalueer.


toepassing en gebruik van toepaslike prosedures of tegnieke op 'n verskeidenheid van

onbekende abstrakte probleme.

Die vermoë om 'n verskeidenheid van gespesialiseerde vaardighede toe te pas in die veld van

Omgewingsgeologie deur die ontleding van komplekse probleme , gebruik van vorige kennis en

verskeidenheid metodes wat geskik is vir hierdie veld.

Die vermoë om krities te beoordeel die etiese en professionele gedrag van die self en ander,

neem verantwoordelikheid vir eie werk en praktyke asook om verandering teweeg in gedrag

waar nodig; met 'n begrip en respek vir intellektuele eiendomsooreenkomste, kopiereg en reëls

oor plagiaat.

Die vermoë om akkurate , logies, gepaste en kreatiewe aanbiedinge en kommunikasie van

innoverende en nuwe professionele idees / tekste / metodes / navorsingsbevindinge ens te

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produseer vir 'n verskeidenheid gehore deur krities te beoordeling van inligting, verwerking,

sintetisering, bestuur en evaluering van inligting / data om kritiese en kreatiewe insig en

oplossings vir probleme te bied.

Die vermoë om doeltreffend te funksioneer binne 'n span / stelsel en / of bestuur van 'n span /

groep en om logiese en kritiese begrip van die rolle van alle rolspelers / spanlede en vermoë om

komplekse probleme op te los te demonstreer, die monitering van die vordering van die span /

groep en verantwoordelikheid te neem vir taak uitkomste en toepassing van toepaslike

hulpbronne.




Assessment methods: Written assignments, oral presentations, partial open book examination

OMSP611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Principles of Integrated Pest Management

Module outcomes:


Integrate knowledge of host plant resistance and biological-, cultural- and chemical control

and critically understand the principles of integrated pest management.

Understand the impact of pest management measures in complex agricultural systems.

Select, evaluate and apply a range of different and appropriate pest management strategies

to solve problems encountered in the field of pest management.


both the environmental and human perspective with regard to pest management decisions.

Conduct theory driven arguments to solve complex challenges within the field of integrated

pest management.

Produce and communicate information and demonstrate ability to present and

communicate academic principles of integrated pest management to stakeholders.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module, sal die student die volgende kan demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van gasheerplantweerstand en biologiese-, kulturele- en chemiese

beheer asook ‘n kritiese begrip van die beginsels van geïntegreerde plaagbestuur.

Begrip van die impak van plaagbestuursmaatreëls in komplekse landboustelsels.

Die vermoë om n reeks verskillende en toepaslike plaagbestuurstrategieë te selekteer, te

evalueer en toe te pas om sodoende probleme wat in die veld van plaagbestuur voorkom, op

te los.

Bewustheid van die omvang en kompleksiteit van etiese en waardesisteme van beide die

omgewings- en menslike perspektief met betrekking tot plaagbestuursbesluitneming.

Die vermoë om teoriegedrewe argumente te voer om komplekse uitdagings in die veld van

geïntegreerde plaagbestuur op te los.

Die vermoë om inligting te produseer en hierdie inligting asook akademiese beginsels rakende

geïntegreerde plaagbestuur aan belangegroepe te kommunikeer.



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GM Crops and Integrated Pest Management

Module outcomes:


Integrate knowledge of genetically modified crops, resistance evolution processes, and insect

resistance management to enhance Integrated Pest Management startegies.

Understand the target and-non-target effects of genetically modified crops or co-used

products in the environment, and be able to apply ecological models in a risk assessment

process.

Be able to critically investigate sources of knowledge within the field of genetically modified

crops, and critically evaluate that knowledge.

Demonstrate an awareness of stewardship responsibilities and application thereof in the

context of genetically modified crops.

Prepare and present oral and written reports and use appropriate platforms to communicate

academic principles regarding use of biotechnology in agriculture.

Module uitkomste:

By die voltooiing van die module, sal die student die volgende kan demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van geneties-gemodifiseerde gewasse, die prosesse van evolusie van

weerstandigheid en insekweerstandbestuur strategieë, om geïntegreerde plaagbestuur

strategieë te verbeter.

Begrip van die teiken en nie-teiken effekte van geneties-gemodifiseerde gewasse of produkte

wat daarmee saam gebruik word in die omgewing, asook duie vermoë om ekologiese modelle

te gebruik in ‘n risiko-assesseringsproses.

Die vermoë om kritiese ondersoek te doen van kennisbronne in die veld van geneties-

gemodifiseerde gewasse, en om hierdie kennis krities te evalueer.

Bewustheid van rentmeesterskap-verantwoordelikhede en toepassing daarvan in die konteks

van geneties-gemodifiseerde gewasse

• Die vermoë om geskrewe en mondelinge verslae voor te berei en van toepaslike forums

gebruik te maak om akademiese beginsels rakende die gebruik van biotegnologie in landbou

aante bied.




Nematodes and Crops

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:

Applied knowledge about Nematology, an understanding of the relevant theories and research

methodologies, how to integrate, evaluate and practically apply such knowledge.

An understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying appropriate

standard procedures, processes or techniques to unfamiliar problems experienced in

Nematology.

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abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods used in

Nematology research.

An ability to identify and address ethical issues related to Nematology research based on

critical reflection and ethical value systems, take full responsibility and accountability for own

work, learning and decision-making and use of resources.


Nematology to develop creative solutions, present and communicate academic, professional

and occupational ideas effectively to a range of audiences in the field of Nematology.

Module uitkomste:


Toegepaste kennis van Nematologie, begrip van die relevante teorieë en

navorsingsmetodologieë, hoe om kennis te integreer, evalueer en toe te pas.

Begrip van die kompleksiteite en onsekerhede rakende die seleksie asook toepassing van

toepaslike standaard-prosedures, prosesse en tegnieke om onbekende probleem in

Nematologie aan te spreek.

Die vermoë om n reeks van gespesialiseerde vaardighede te gebruik om komplekse of abstrakte

probleme in Nematologie te analiseer en aan te spreek deur sistematies gebruik te maak van

kennis en metodes in hierdie vakgebied.

Die vermoë om etiese aspekte rakende Nematologienavorsing te identifiseer en aan te spreek

deur middel kritiese evaluasie en etiese waardestelsels, asook verantwoordelikheid en

aanspreeklikheid te neem vir eie werk, navorsing en besluitneming en benutting van

hulpbronne.

Die vermoë om inligting te bekom, te evalueer en bestuursprosesse te ontwikkel om kreatiewe

oplossings te vind vir probleme in Nematologie; asook die vermoë om akademiese en

professionele idees doeltreffend aan te bied vir n wye reeks belanghebbendes in die veld van

Nematologie.




Arthropod/ Plant Interactions

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge of environmental hydrology and demonstrate an understanding of the

research methodologies, methods and techniques, to interrogate multiple sources of

knowledge and to evaluate knowledge relevant to the fields of hydrology and aquatic ecology,

as well as an understanding of how to apply such knowledge in a particular context.

An understanding of the complexities of selecting, applying appropriate processes or

techniques to assess ecological drivers and responders in environmental hydrology.

An ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address environmental

hydrology issues drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate

to the fields of hydrology and aquatic ecology.

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the different disciplines that constitute of environmental hydrology in order to develop

creative responses to problems and issues.

An ability to identify and address ethical issues based on critical reflection on the suitability of

different ethical value systems to specific areas in the fields of hydrology, aquatic ecology and

water resources management and to take full responsibility for own work, learning, decision-

making and use of resources.

An ability to present and communicate academic and professional ideas and texts effectively

to a range of audiences, offering creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions to

problems and issues with regard to environmental hydrology (environmental drivers: water

quality, hydrology and geomorphology and environmental responders: riparian vegetation,

macroinvertebrates and fish) and the water resources management application thereof.


professional and ongoing learning needs the disciplines that relate to environmental

hydrology.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module moet die student in staat wees om:

Kennis aangaande omgewingshidrologie toe te pas en die verstaan van navorsingsmetodiek,

metodes en tegnieke te demonstreer, om veelvoudige bronne van kennis te ondersoek, die

kennis wat relevant tot ekologie en omgewingshidrologie te evalueer en verstaan hoe om die

kennis binne 'n gegewe konteks toe te pas.

Om die kompleksiteit van die seleksie en toepassing van geskikte prosesse en tegnieke te

verstaan wat gebruik word om ekologiese drywers en reageerders in omgewingshidrologie te

bepaal.

Die vermoë besit om 'n reeks gespesialiseerde vaardighede te gebruik om omgewingshidrologie

kwessies te identifiseer, analiseer en aanspreek deur sistematies die kennisbron en metodes

wat van toepassing in die velde van ekologie en hidrologie te ontgin.

Die vermoë besit om die insameling van inligting, evaluering en bestuursprosesse in die

omgewingshidrologie dissiplines krities te beoordeel en om in staat te wees om kreatiewe

oplossings vir probleme en kwessies te ontwikkel.

Die vermoë besit om etiese kwessies te identifiseer en aan te spreek deur krities oor die

toepaslikheid van die etiese waardesisteme in die velde van hidrologie, akwatiese ekologie en

water hulpbronbestuur te reflekteer en om vir eie werk, leer, besluitneming en gebruik van

hulpbronne verantwoordelikheid te neem.

Die vermoë besit om akademiese en professionele idees effektief aan verskillende teikengehore

oor te dra en te kommunikeer en daardeur kreatiewe insig, deeglike interpretasie en oplossings

tot probleme in omgewingshidrologie en waterhulpbronbestuur te bied.

Om op ’n kritiese wyse leerstrategieë vir eie professionele ontwikkeling en vir voortgesette leer

in die vakdissiplines van omgewingshidrologie toe te pas.


Assessment methods: Oral presentations, written assignments and exam

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OMSW611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Aquatic Ecosystems: Pollution and Ecotoxicology

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be demonstrate:

Knowledge of a broad range of methods to infer aquatic ecosystem health based on the

community structure of aquatic biota across various trophic levels.

Knowledge of appropriate monitoring methodologies used to assess anthropogenic impacts

and pollution on the quality of inland waters.

Interpretation and application of appropriate indices and assessment techniques used to infer

aquatic ecosystem health.

Determine appropriate monitoring methods for application in a wide variety of aquatic habitat

types.

Independent assessment and interpretation of data without external influence or duress.

Synthesis of data and evaluation of information arising from diverse sources regarding

microbiological, ecotoxicological and biological monitoring of pollution in aquatic ecosystems.

The ability to use and distinguish appropriate sources of information.

Module uitkomste:

By voltooiing van die module moet die student die volgende demonstreer:

Kennis oor 'n wye reeks metodes om akwatiese ekostelselgesondheid af te lei vanuit die

gemeenskapstruktuur van die akwatiese biota in die verskeie trofiese vlakke.

Kennis van die geskikte moniteringsmetodes wat gebruik word om antropogeniese impakte en

die effek van besoedeling op binnelandse water te assesseer.

Interpretasie en toepassing van die toepaslike indekse en die assesseringstegnieke wat gebruik

word om akwatiese ekostelselgesondheid af te lei.

Bepaling van geskikte moniteringsmetodes vir toepassing in 'n groot verskeidenheid akwatiese

habitattipes.

Onafhanklike assessering en interpretasie van data sonder eksterne invloed of druk.

Sintese van data en evaluering van inligting wat uit diverse bronne rakende mikrobiologiese,

ekotoksikologiese en biologiese monitering van besoedeling in die akwatiese ekostelsel,

ontstaan.

Die vermoë om te onderskei tussen, en gebruik te maak van, geskikte inligtingsbronne.


Assessment methods: Oral presentations, written assignments and exam.


Phycology

Module outcomes:

On completing the module the student should be able to demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in phycology as well as critical understanding and

application of certain theories (such as the theory of symbiosis), research methodologies and

techniques relevant to the field of phycology.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of phycology,

e.g. structure and characteristics of various algal taxa, and critically evaluate and review this

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knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced in order to explain and

compare the structure of different groups of algae with one another.


range of relevant skills, techniques, methods and procedures generally used in phycology.

The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply carefully supervised scientific research

methods to reflect on and then address complex or abstract problems and contribute to

positive change within the field of phycological research.

Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing suitable research methods to

effectively execute a planned research design, report research findings and produce

conclusions in the form of acceptable academic assignments.


challenges related to the formation of algal blooms and to be able to write assignments, that

are strengthened with theory-driven arguments, on these problems.

An ability to apply, in a self-critical manner, learning strategies which effectively address

his/her own professional and ongoing learning needs in disciplines that relate to the study of

algae.


Assessment methods: Assignments, class tests, presentations and written examination


Environmental Hydrology

Module outcomes:


Applied knowledge of environmental hydrology and demonstrate an understanding of the

research methodologies, methods and techniques, to interrogate multiple sources of

knowledge and to evaluate knowledge relevant to the fields of hydrology and aquatic ecology,

as well as an understanding of how to apply such knowledge in a particular context.


techniques to assess ecological drivers and responders in environmental hydrology.

An ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address environmental

hydrology issues drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate

to the fields of hydrology and aquatic ecology.


the different disciplines that constitute of environmental hydrology in order to develop

creative responses to problems and issues.


different ethical value systems to specific areas in the fields of hydrology, aquatic ecology and

water resources management and to take full responsibility for own work, learning, decision-

making and use of resources.

An ability to present and communicate academic and professional ideas and texts effectively

to a range of audiences, offering creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions to

problems and issues with regard to environmental hydrology (environmental drivers: water

quality, hydrology and geomorphology and environmental responders: riparian vegetation,

macroinvertebrates and fish) and the water resources management application thereof.

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professional and ongoing learning needs the disciplines that relate to environmental

hydrology.

Module uitkomste:


Kennis aangaande omgewingshidrologie toe te pas en die verstaan van navorsingsmetodiek,

metodes en tegnieke te demonstreer, om veelvoudige bronne van kennis te ondersoek, die

kennis wat relevant tot ekologie en omgewingshidrologie te evalueer en verstaan hoe om die

kennis binne 'n gegewe konteks toe te pas.

Om die kompleksiteit van die seleksie en toepassing van geskikte prosesse en tegnieke te

verstaan wat gebruik word om ekologiese drywers en reageerders in omgewingshidrologie te

bepaal.

Die vermoë besit om 'n reeks gespesialiseerde vaardighede te gebruik om omgewingshidrologie

kwessies te identifiseer, analiseer en aanspreek deur sistematies die kennisbron en metodes

wat van toepassing in die velde van ekologie en hidrologie te ontgin.

Die vermoë besit om die insameling van inligting, evaluering en bestuursprosesse in die

omgewingshidrologie dissiplines krities te beoordeel en om in staat te wees om kreatiewe

oplossings vir probleme en kwessies te ontwikkel.


toepaslikheid van die etiese waardesisteme in die velde van hidrologie, akwatiese ekologie en

water hulpbronbestuur te reflekteer en om vir eie werk, leer, besluitneming en gebruik van


Die vermoë besit om akademiese en professionele idees effektief aan verskillende teikengehore

oor te dra en te kommunikeer en daardeur kreatiewe insig, deeglike interpretasie en oplossings

tot probleme in omgewingshidrologie en waterhulpbronbestuur te bied.

Om op ’n kritiese wyse leerstrategieë vir eie professionele ontwikkeling en vir voortgesette leer

in die vakdissiplines van omgewingshidrologie toe te pas.


Assessment methods: Assignments, presentations and a written examination paper at the end of

the semester.


Limnology

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in limnology and critical understanding and

application of the ecological principles relevant to freshwater ecology.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge (e.g. freshwater ecology and

limnology) within the field of ecology, and critically evaluate and review that knowledge and

the manner in which the knowledge was produced with a view to understanding the

relationship between physico-chemical changes and algal and benthic biology interactions.


range of appropriate observations and sampling techniques with a view to determining the

limnological interactions and functions in freshwater ecosystems.

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Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing appropriate sampling designs in

freshwater lentic habitats to effectively execute a planned research design, report research

findings and produce conclusions in an acceptable academic format i.e. practical reports.


different ethical value systems to specific areas in the field of limnology and to take full

responsibility for own work, learning, decision-making and use of resources.


challenges related to changes in physico-chemical characteristics of lentic freshwater systems

and apply evidence-based solutions with theory-driven ecological arguments.


professional and ongoing learning needs the disciplines that relate to limnology.

Method of delivery: Full Time (Only students partaking in the ASU exchange programme)

Assessment methods: Written and oral assignments, practical report and written examination at

the end of the module.


Animal Ecology

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of and engagement in animal ecology and critical understanding and

application of the ecological principles relevant to animal ecology.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge (e.g. relationships of animals

to their physical, chemical and biological habitats) within the field of ecology, and critically

evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced

with a view to understanding the relationship between these habitat and their distributions.



ecological functions in terrestrial ecosystems.

Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing appropriate sampling designs in

terrestrial ecosystems to effectively execute a planned research design, report research

findings and produce conclusions in an acceptable academic format i.e. practical reports.


different ethical value systems to specific areas in the field of animal ecology and to take full

responsibility for own work, learning, decision-making and use of resources.


challenges related to increased human activities terrestrial ecosystems and apply evidence-

based solutions with theory-driven ecological arguments.


professional and ongoing learning needs the disciplines that relate to animal ecology.

Method of delivery: Full Time (Only students partaking in the ASU exchange programme)

Assessment methods: Written and oral assignments, practical report and written examination at

the end of the module.

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OMWE611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Rehabilitation of Disturbed Areas

(Pre-requisites GDKN121;GDKN211;GDKN221)

Module outcomes:


The Ability to apply extensive and systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the

natural and anthropogenic causes of landscape degradation including soil, surface water and

groundwater, the interaction between different environments and material attributes

regarding rehabilitation and remedial techniques and rehabilitation and remedial techniques

with the aim to restore disturbed landscapes. The ability to interrogate and evaluate multiple

sources of knowledge in rehabilitation sciences will also be achieved.

Understanding of complex factors and processes that contribute to degradation must be able

to characterize, analyze, evaluate and rehabilitation and remedial techniques must be able to

be applied to solve problems;

The ability to apply a range of specialized rehabilitation related skills through the analysis of

environmental disturbances by referring to the body of knowledge and methodologies

available in this field.

The ability to evaluate and apply ethical and professional conduct and to evaluate the conduct

of others or as part of a group. To function as responsible professionals with understanding

and respect for intellectual property as well as copy write and plagiarism conventions.

Present ideas, methods and research findings in a coherent, appropriate and creative way to a

number of different audiences. The ability to critically review information, processing and

evaluating information and data to offer creative insights and solutions to problems.

Demonstrate the ability to operate, manage group exercises and demonstrate critical

understanding of the roles of group members and monitoring the progress of task

Application of self-critical learning skills using different learning strategies of recognized and

innovative resources to successfully achieve all outcomes of this module.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module behoort die student tot die volgende in staat wees:

Die vermoë om 'n uitgebreide en sistematiese kennis en kritiese begrip van die natuurlike en

menslike oorsake van landskap degradasie insluitend grond, oppervlak-en grondwater, die

interaksie tussen verskillende omgewings en materiaal eienskappe met betrekking tot

rehabilitasie en remediërende tegnieke en rehabilitasie en remediërende tegnieke met die doel

om landskappe te rehabiliteer. Die vermoë om verskeie bronne van kennis te ontgin en te

evalueer in rehabilitasie wetenskappe sal ook bereik word.

Begrip van komplekse faktore en prosesse wat bydra tot degradasie te karakteriseer, ontleed,

evalueer en moet in staat wees om rehabilitasie en remediërende tegnieke toe te pas om

probleme op te los;

Die vermoë om 'n verskeidenheid van gespesialiseerde rehabilitasie verwante vaardighede toe

te pas deur die ontleding van omgewings degradasie en te verwys na die liggaam van kennis

en metodes beskikbaar in hierdie studie veld.

Die vermoë om etiese en professionele gedrag en die gedrag van ander te evalueer en toe te

pas of as deel van 'n groep. Om as 'n verantwoordelike professionele persoon met begrip en

respek vir intellektuele eiendom sowel as kopiereg en plagiaat-konvensies te kan funksioneer.

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Teenwoordig idees, metodes en navorsingsresultate in 'n samehangende, gepaste en kreatiewe

manier aan 'n aantal verskillende gehore. Die vermoë om inligting, verwerking en evaluering

van inligting en data krities te hersien en om kreatiewe insigte en oplossings vir probleme te

bied.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om te funksioneer en leiding te toon tydens groepswerk, en om

kritiese begrip te toon van die rolle van groeplede en die monitering van die vordering van die

taak uitkomste ten einde komplekse probleme op te los.

Toepassing van self-kritiese leer vaardighede met behulp van verskillende leerstrategieë van

erkende en innoverende hulpbronne om al die uitkomste van die module suksesvol te bereik.

*GDKN 121, GDKN 211 and GDKN 221 are pre-requisites for this module /

*Rehabilitasie van versteurde gebiede, GDKN121, GDKN211 en GDKN221 is voorvereistes vir hierdie

module


Assessment methods:

Formative assessment of knowledge in the form of assignments that are done individually or in

groups.

Summative assessment through formal examination at the end of the module

OMWF621 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Advanced Waste Water Treatment /

Gevorderde Afvalwaterbehandeling

Module outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of the legislation pertaining to the management of water resources in South

Africa and how the legislation relates to developmental, social and economic goals for South

Africa

An understanding into the relation between the National Water Act and the National Water

Resource Strategy to achieve the stipulated developmental, social and economic goals for

South Africa

Applied knowledge with regards to health and aesthetic aspects of drinking water from an

international and South African context

An ability to apply a wide body of knowledge to analyse and identify methods or technologies

appropriate for the treatment of various types of wastewater

An ability to present and communicate academic and professional information and ideas


solutions to problems and issues with regards to health and aesthetic quality of water, as well

as suitable wastewater treatment technologies.


professional and ongoing learning needs the fields of advancement wastewater treatment and

the applicable legislation.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module behoort die student in staat te wees die volgende te demonstreer:

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Begrip betreffende wetgewing van toepassing op die bestuur van waterhulpbronne in Suid

Afrika en hoe die wetgewing verband hou met ontwikkelling, sosiale en ekonomiese doelwitte

van Suid Afrika.

Begrip ten opsigte van die verwantskap tussen die Nasionale Water Wetgewing (National

Water Act) en die Nasionale Water Hulpbron Strategie om die genoemde ontwikkeling, sosiale

en ekonomiese doelwitte van Suid Afrika te behaal.

Toegepaste kennis met betrekking tot gesondheid en estetiese aspekte van drinkwater uit beide

‘n internasionale en Suid Afrikaanse konteks

Die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van kennis te analiseer om gepaste metodes en tegnologieë te kan

identifiseer vir die behandeling van verskeie tipes afvalwater

Die vermoë om akademiese en professionele inligting en idees effektief aan 'n verskeidenheid

gehore te kan aanbied en kommunikeer, tesame met kreatiewe insigte, kritiese interpretasies

en oplossings vir probleme en kwessies rakende die gesondheid en estetiese kwaliteit van

water, sowel as geskikte afvalwaterbehandelingstegnologieë.

Die vermoë om op 'n selfkritiese manier leerstrategieë toe te pas wat effektief aan die

professionele en voortdurende leerbehoeftes voldoen in die velde van gevorderde

afvalwaterbehandeling en toepaslike wetgewing.

Method of delivery: Full time and part time

Assessment methods:

Formative assessment of knowledge in the form of assignments that are done individually or in

groups.

Summative assessment through formal examination at the end of the module.

OMWP611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Pest Phenology and Damage Symptoms

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:

Applied knowledge of pest phenology and damage symptoms and demonstrate an

understanding of the research methodologies, methods and techniques, to interrogate

multiple sources of knowledge and to evaluate knowledge relevant to the fields of entomology,

plant pathology, nematology and acarology, as well as an understanding of how to apply such

knowledge in a particular context.


techniques to unfamiliar problems in the fields of entomology, plant pathology, nematology

and acarology.

An ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address pest problems

drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate to the fields of

entomology, plant pathology, nematology and acarology.

An ability to gather and critically review information, evaluate and manage processes in the

fields of entomology, plant pathology, nematology and acarology in order to develop creative

responses to problems.

An ability to present and communicate academic and professional information and ideas


solutions to problems and issues with regard to pests (insects, mites, nematodes and fungi)

and the damage they cause.

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professional and ongoing learning needs the fields of entomology, plant pathology,

nematology and acarology

Module uitkomste:


Toegepaste kennis van plaagfenologie en skadesimptome, en begrip van

navorsingsmetodologie, metodes en tegnieke om veelvuldige bronne van kennis te ondersoek

en kennis rakende entomologie, plantpatologie, nematologie en akarologie te evalueer, en

begrip te toon van hoe om hierdie kennis binne spesifieke konteks te gebruik.

Begrip van die kompleksiteite wat verband hou met die selekteer en toepas van toepaslike

prosesse en tegnieke om probleme op te los in die veld van entomologie, plantpatologie,

nematologie en akarologie.

Die vermoë om gespesialiseerde vaardighede te benut om plaagprobleme te analiseer en aan

te spreek deur sistematies gebruik te maak van kennis en metodes wat toepaslik is in die velde

van entomologie, plantpatologie, nematologie en akarologie.

Die vermoë om inligting te versamel en krities te evalueer, en om prosesse in die veld van

entomologie, plantpatologie, nematologie en akarologie te evalueer.

Die vermoë om akademiese en professionele inligting en idees doeltreffend aan n wye reeks

gehore aan te bied, kreatiewe insig te bied, en na deeglike vertolking van inligting, met

oplossings na vore te kom vir plaagprobleme (insekte, myte, nematode en fungi) en die skade

wat dit veroorsaak.

Vermoë om op kritiese wyse, leerstrategie toe te pas wat eie voortdurende en professionele

leerbehoeftes in die velde van entomologie, plantpatologie, nematologie en akarologie

aanspreek.


Assessment methods: Oral presentations, written assignments, insect collection and exam.

OMWP613 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Economic Damage and Threshold Values

Module outcomes:


Integrate knowledge of host plant resistance and biological-, cultural- and chemical control

and critically understand the principles of integrated pest management.

Understand the impact of pest management measures in complex agricultural systems.

Select, evaluate and apply a range of different and appropriate pest management strategies to

solve problems encountered in the field of pest management.


both the environmental and human perspective with regard to pest management decisions.

Conduct theory driven arguments to solve complex challenges within the field of integrated

pest management.

Produce and communicate information and demonstrate ability to present and communicate

academic principles of integrated pest management to stakeholders.

Module uitkomste:


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Geïntegreerde kennis van gasheerplantweerstand en biologiese-, kulturele- en chemiese

beheer asook kritiese begrip van die beginsels van geïntegreerde plaagbestuur.

Begrip van die impak van plaagbestuursmaatreëls in komplekse landboustelsels.

die vermoë om verskillende en toepaslike plaagbestuurstrategieë te selekteer, te evalueer en

toe te pas om sodoende probleme wat in die veld van plaagbestuur voorkom, op te los.

Bewustheid van die omvang en kompleksiteit van etiese en waardesisteme van beide die

omgewings- en menslike perspektief met betrekking tot plaagbestuursbesluitneming.

Die vermoë om teoriegedrewe argumente te voer om komplekse uitdagings in die veld van

geïntegreerde plaagbestuur op te los.

Die vermoë om inligting te produseer en hierdie inligting asook akademiese beginsels rakende

geïntegreerde plaagbestuur aan belangegroepe te kommunikeer.

Method of delivery: Full Time or Part Time

Assessment methods: Oral presentations, written assignments and exam.

OMWW611 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Inland Water

Module outcomes:

At the completion of this module the student should be able to demonstrate

Knowledge of interactions between water quality variables and the structure of aquatic

communities at all trophic levels.

Knowledge of management interventions to reverse anthropogenic impacts on the quality of

inland waters.

Interpretation of data in relation to guidelines and ability to determine appropriate actions and

responses.

Determine existing levels of water quality based on known or previously determined

parameters.

Independent assessment and interpretation of data without external influence or duress.

Synthesis of data and evaluation of information arising from diverse sources regarding

management actions and the assessment and remediation of water quality in aquatic

ecosystems.

Demonstrate the ability to use and distinguish appropriate sources of information.

Module uitkomste:

By voltooiing van die module, moet die student demonstreer dat:

Kennis dra van die interaksies tussen waterkwaliteitveranderlikes en die struktuur van

akwatiese gemeenskappe op alle trofiese vlakke.

Kennis dra van die bestuursmatige ingrepe om antropogeniese impakte op die kwaliteit van

binnelandse water om te keer.

Data in verband met die riglyne kan interpreteer en oor die vermoë beskik om toepaslike aksies

en reaksies te bepaal.

Die bestaande waterkwaliteitvlakke kan bepaal gebaseer op bekende of voorafbepaalde

parameters.

Data onafhanklik kan assesseer en interpreteer sonder eksterne beïnvloeding of druk.

Data kan sintetiseer en inligting vanuit diverse bronne oor bestuursaksies kan evalueer en

waterkwaliteit in ekostelsels assesseer en remedieer.

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Oor die vermoë beskik om tussen toepaslike inligtingbronne te onderskei.

Method of delivery: Full Time or Part Time

Assessment methods: Assignments, presentations and written examination.


Estuarine and Near Shore Marine Ecology

Module outcomes:

After completion of the estuarine and near shore marine ecology module, the student should

demonstrate:

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in estuarine and near shore marine ecology and

critical understanding and application of the ecological principles relevant to estuarine and

near shore marine ecology.

An ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge (e.g. inter tidal ecology and

estuarine ecology) within the field of ecology, and critically evaluate and review that

knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced with a view to

understanding the relationship between habitat (physical, chemical, biological) and biological

interactions.



ecological functions in intertidal and estuarine ecosystems.

Supervised research skills by selecting and implementing appropriate sampling designs in the

Tsitsikamma intertidal zone and estuary to effectively execute a planned research design,

report research findings and produce conclusions in an acceptable academic format i.e.

practical reports.


different ethical value systems to specific areas in the fields of estuarine and marine ecology

and their management and to take full responsibility for own work, learning, decision-making

and use of resources.


challenges related to increased human activities in marine and estuarine regions and apply

evidence-based solutions with theory-driven ecological arguments


professional and ongoing learning needs the disciplines that relate to estuarine and marine

ecology.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van- en verbintenis met getyrivier en mariene ekologie hê, en ’n kritiese

verstandhouding en toepassing van ekologiese beginsels wat relevant tot getyrivier en mariene

ekologie toon.

Die vermoë ontwikkel om veelvuldige bronne van kennis (intergety en getyrivier ekologie)

krities te ondervra en die kennis en die manier waarop dit gegenereer is krities te evalueer met

die oog daarop om die verwantskap tussen die biofisiese habitat en interaksie met organismes

te verstaan.

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Die vermoë het om die mees geskikte waarnemings en moniteringstegnieke te selekteer en toe

te pas met die doel om die ekologiese verwantskappe in intergety en getyrivierekosisteme te

bepaal.

Om verder die effektiwiteit van die implementering van bg. tegnieke krities te evalueer.

Onder toesig navorsingsvaardighede te ontwikkel deur die geskikste moniteringsontwerp te

selekteer en dit toe te pas in die Tsitsikamma intergety streek en getyrivier en daardeur effektief

’n navorsingsplan, verslagdoening oor die resultate en die samevatting van resultate in ’n

aanvaarbare akademiese formaat, nl. praktiese verslag, te bewerkstellig.


toepaslikheid van die etiese waardesisteme in die velde van getyrivier en mariene ekologie en

die bestuur daarvan te reflekteer en om vir eie werk, leer, besluitneming en gebruik van


Die vermoë om komplekse vraagstukke wat met die mens se invloed op mariene en getyrivier

ekosisteme verband hou te identifiseer, af te baken, te analiseer krities te reflekteer oor die

effektiwiteit daarvan. Dit alles teen die agtergrond van bewys-gebaseerde oplossings met

ekologiese teorie argumente.

Om op ’n kritiese wyse leerstrategieë vir eie professionele voortgesette leer in die vakdissiplines

van getyrivier en mariene ekologie toe te pas.

Method of delivery: Full Time ONLY

Assessment methods:

Short theoretical and practical assignments completed as an individual or in groups that may be

evaluated.

Practical reports based on the projects compelted during the compulsory field trip. Presentations

by students related to the most recent information related to estuarine and near shore marine

ecology.

Writing an examination paper at the end of the semester.


Zoonoses

Module outcomes:


An understanding of the epidemiology of different types of zoonotic diseases.

The knowledge to differentiate between food-borne, vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

An understanding of medical, veterinary and economic importance of zoonotic diseases.

An understanding of zoonotic pathogen genetics and immunological response of hosts.

An understanding and application of different diagnostic techniques for zoonotic diseases.

Communication skills to advise the community or stakeholders on preventative and control

strategies during disease outbreak.

A morally responsible and ethical correct action in the face of a zoonotic outbreak.

Method of delivery: Full Time or Part Time (provided that students attend practicals)

Assessment methods: Assignments, practical reports and written examination paper.

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PTSM618

PHASING OUT 2020-2021

SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Higher Plant Taxonomy and Systematics

Module outcomes:

To be able to collect and prepare herbarium specimens as an inventory of plant taxa.

To be able to identify and classify common plants of the North West Province.

To be familiar with the construction and use of keys for the identification of plant taxa.

To demonstrate the ability in interpreting bio-diversity and relationships among plants.

Ability to collect, analyse and interpret taxonomic data.

Ability to interpret the concept of shared derived characteristics to the classification of plant

taxa.


Assessment methods: Assignments, practical reports and written examination paper.

PTSM628 : Further Higher Plant Taxonomy and Systematics

Phasing out 2020-2021

PTSM619 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Plant Taxonomy

Module outcomes:


An engaged understanding of the meaning of plant taxonomy and systematics.

An application of the significance of taxonomy and systematics in biodiversity, conservation

and ecology.

Exhibit a critical and detailed understanding of species and species concepts.

An understanding of the application of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.

The ability to collect, analyze, interpret and report taxonomic data.

An understanding and ability to apply the different methods of classification.



The student has reached the module outcomes when he/she can:

Explain and describe plant taxonomy and systematics.

Distinguish and compare plant taxonomy and systematics.

Apply taxonomy and systematics to solve problems in biodiversity, conservation and ecology.

Critically evaluate species and species concepts.

Analyze, compare and contrast different species concepts.

Apply the rules and regulations of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature when

evaluating or choosing a scientific name.

Choose the correct methodology to collect and analyze taxonomic data.

Write a scientific report.

Distinguish and compare different methods of classification.

Choose a classification method to solve a taxonomic problem.

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PTSM629 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Herbarium Management

Module outcomes:


Knowledge of the most common plant families in southern Africa and be able to identify these

families.

Knowledge and an understanding on the procedures of preparing plant collections.

Ability to prepare plant collections.

Knowledge and an understanding of a herbarium and the management thereof.

Ability to follow procedures in the curation of plant collections.

Ability to do research using plant collections.



The student has reached the module outcomes when he/she can:

Identify and classify the most common plant families in southern Africa.

Prepare plant collections by collecting, pressing, drying and mounting plant specimens.

Explain and describe different types of herbaria and the functions of these herbaria.

Describe the procedures involved in the physical and scientific curation of a herbarium.

RESM672 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:


An understanding of the theories, research methods and techniques relevant to the particular

research project including how to interrogate multiple sources and critically reviewing

information gathering.

An understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting and applying standard

techniques to the unfamiliar problem of the research project.


abstract problems as part of resolving the research question.

An ability to present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and



professional and ongoing learning needs as a researcher with integrity: integrity towards

his/her own conduct as a researcher, but also treating the environment and biota with respect.


Assessment methods: Test, presentation and project report

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SGSS614 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Methods /

Navorsingsmetodes

Module outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

The ability to independently conduct research under guidance, and collect, process, analyse,

evaluate and interpret information and data, and to document these findings meaningfully in

a research proposal in the field of Geo- and Spatial Sciences,

Integrated knowledge of and engagement in scientific research, and critical understanding and

application of theories, research methodologies and techniques relevant to Geo- and Spatial

research,

The ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of Geo- and

Spatial Sciences, and critically evaluate and review the knowledge and the manner in which

the knowledge was produced,

The ability to identify, analyse and effectively apply supervised research methods in order to

reflect on and address complex or abstract problems in Geo- and Spatial Sciences, and

The ability to assume full responsibility for own research, learning, decision-making and use of

resources, as well as writing of the research proposal and presentation thereof.

Module uitkomste:

Ná suksesvolle voltooiing van die module behoort studente in staat te wees om die volgende te

demonstreer:

Die vermoë om selfstandig navorsing uit te voer onder toesig, inligting en data te versamel, te

verwerk, te analiseer, te evalueer en te interpreteer en dit sinvol te dokumenteer in ŉ

navorsingsvoorstel in die veld van Geo- en Ruimtelike wetenskappe,

Geïntegreerde kennis van en deelname aan wetenskaplike navorsing, asook kritiese begrip en

toepassing van teorieë, navorsingsmetodes en -tegnieke wat relevant is vir Geo- en Ruimtelike

navorsing,

Die vermoë om verskeie bronne van kennis in die veld van Geo- en Ruimtelike navorsing te kan

raadpleeg, en daardie kennis en die wyse van produksie van daardie kennis krities te evalueer,

Die vermoë om navorsingsmetodes te identifiseer, analiseer en effektief toe te pas onder leiding

van 'n studieleier, ten einde komplekse of abstrakte probleme in Geo- en Ruimtelike Wetenskap

te oorweeg en aan te spreek, en

Die vermoë om volle verantwoordelikheid te aanvaar vir eie navorsing, leer, besluitneming en

gebruik van hulpbronne, as ook vir die skryf van die navorsingsartikel en aanbieding daarvan.



Illustrate the ability to independently conduct research. /

Display integrated knowledge to enable engagement and critique of current research and

practices within the field Geo- and Spatial Sciences

Engage in systematic and disciplined thinking about research relating to Geo- and Spatial

Sciences.

Identify and interpret relevant sources in order to formulate a research problem and question

Select and understand the appropriate research method(s) to solve the research problem or

answer the research question

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Manage own research plan to successfully complete and present the research proposal.

Assesseringsmetodes/ -kriteria:

Illustreer die vermoë om onafhanklik navorsing te doen.

Toon geïntegreerde kennis om betrokkenheid en kritiek van huidige navorsing en praktyke

binne die veld Geo- en Ruimtelike Wetenskappe te aktiveer.

Betrek stelselmatige en gedissiplineerde denke oor navorsing rakende Geo- en Ruimtelike

Wetenskappe.

Identifiseer en interpreteer relevante bronne om 'n navorsingsprobleem en -vraag te formuleer.

Kies en verstaan die toepaslike navorsingsmetode(s) om die navorsingsprobleem op te los of

beantwoord die navorsingsvraag.

Bestuur eie navorsingsplan om die navorsingsvoorstel suksesvol te voltooi en aan te bied.

STAT612 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Financial Time Series

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of time series models and critical understanding and application of these

models.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of time series models

and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to select, apply, and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of

relevant time series models.

The specialised ability to effectively implement and apply time series models with a view to

solve real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van die module behoort die student die volgende te kan demonstreer:

Geïntegreerde kennis van tydreeksmodelle en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van hierdie

modelle.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van tydreeksmodelle

en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om krities die doeltreffendheid van die implementering van toepaslike

tydreeksmodelle te beoordeel.

'n Gespesialiseerde vermoë om effektief tydreeksmodelle te implementeer en toe te pas met

die oog om werklike probleme op te los.

Method of delivery: Full Time (Contact)

Assessment methods: Class tests, assignments, and exam.

STAT622 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Linear Statistical Models and Experimental Design

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of linear statistical models and experimental designs, and critical

understanding and application of these models and designs.

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An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of linear statistical

models and critically evaluate and review this information.


relevant statistical models.

The specialised ability to effectively implement and apply linear statistical models with a view

to solve real-world problems and answer questions related to the associated experimental

design.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van lineêre statistiese modelle en eksperimentele ontwerp, en 'n kritiese

begrip en toepassing van hierdie modelle en ontwerpe.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van lineêre statistiese

modelle en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om krities die doeltreffendheid van die implementering van toepaslike statistiese

modelle te beoordeel.

'n Gespesialiseerde vermoë om effektief lineêre statistiese modelle te implementeer en toe te

pas met die oog om werklike probleme op te los en vrae wat verband hou met die

gepaardgaande eksperimentele ontwerp te beantwoord.



STTN613 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Resampling

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of various computer intensive methods for statistical analysis and

critical understanding and application of these methods.

The ability to combine knowledge gained in other statistics modules with advanced computer

intensive techniques with the aim of improving statistical analysis.

A deep understanding of statistical theories and computer intensive techniques with the aim

of applying them in unfamiliar contexts.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve real-world problems with the help of these

computer intensive methods.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van rekenaarintensiewemetodes vir statistiese analise en 'n kritiese

begrip en toepassing van hierdie metodes.

Die vermoë om kennis wat opgedoen is in ander statistiek-modules te kombineer met

gevorderde rekenaarintensiewe tegnieke met die doel om statistiese analise te verbeter.

'n Diep begrip van statistiese teorieë en rekenaarintensiewe tegnieke met die doel om dit te

kan toepas in onbekende scenarios.

Die vermoë om werklike probleme effektief op te los met behulp van hierdie

rekenaarintensiewemetodes.

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Statistical Inference

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of statistical inference methods and critical understanding and

application of these methods.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of statistical inference


The ability to select, apply, and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of the

relevant statistical inference procedures.

The ability to effectively implement and apply statistical inference to solve real-world

problems.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van statistiese inferensie metodes en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van

hierdie metodes.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van statistiese

inferensie en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om krities die doeltreffendheid van die implementering van toepaslike statistiese

inferensie metodes te beoordeel.

'n Vermoë om statistiese inferensie metodes effektief te implementeer en toe te pas met die

oog om werklike probleme op te los.




Stochastic Processes I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of the fundamentals of stochastic processes and critical understanding

and application of these processes.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of stochastic

processes and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to solve real-world problems through the use of stochastic processes

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van die grondbeginsels van stogastiese prosesse en 'n kritiese begrip en

toepassing van hierdie prosesse.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van stogastiese

prosesse en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

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'n Vermoë om werklike probleme op te los deur middel van stogastiese prosesse.




Mathematical and Computer-Intensive Methods I

Module outcomes:




An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the vast field of statistical

methods requiring computer intensive calculations and critically evaluate and review this

information.



Module uitkomste:




'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die wye veld van

statistiesemetodes wat rekenaarintensiewe berekeninge vereis en hierdie inligting krities te

evalueer en te hersien.






Financial-driven Statistics I

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of copulas and Monte Carlo simulation methods and a critical

understanding and application of these methods, especially for financial applications.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of copulas and Monte

Carlo simulation and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to effectively implement copulas and perform Monte Carlo simulations to address

real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van copulas en Monte Carlo simulasie metodes en 'n kritiese begrip en

toepassing van hierdie metodes.

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'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van copulas en Monte

Carlo simulasie en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

'n Vermoë om copulas effektief te implementer en Monte Carlo studies uit te voer met die oog

om werklike probleme aan te spreek.




Nonparametric Methods

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of nonparametric methods (with special emphasis on resampling

methods) and critical understanding and application of these methods.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of nonparametric

methods and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of nonparametric

methods where traditional methods are not applicable.

The ability to implement nonparametric methods to solve real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van nie-parametriese metodes (veral hersteekproefnemingsmetodes) en

'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van hierdie metodes.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van nie-parametriese

metodes en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme raak te sien wat te gekompliseerd is om met tradisionele metodes op

te los, en dan hierdie probleme te kan oplos met behulp van nie-parametriese metodes.

'n Vermoë om nie-parametriese metodes te gebruik om werklike probleme op te los.




Multivariate Statistics

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of multivariate methods and critical understanding and application of

these methods.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of multivariate

methods and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to implement multivariate methods to solve real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


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Geïntegreerde kennis van meerveranderlikemetodes en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van

hierdie metodes.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van

meerveranderlikemetodes en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

'n Vermoë om meerveranderlikemetodes te gebruik om werklike probleme op te los




Discrete Data-analysis

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of methods for discrete data analysis and theoretical asymptotic

methods, and critical understanding and application of these methods.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of discrete data

analysis and critically evaluate and review this information.


various discrete data analysis models and methods.

The ability to effectively implement and apply discrete data analysis models and methods with

a view to solve real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van diskrete data analise metodes en teoretiese asimptotiese metodes

en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van hierdie metodes.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van diskrete data

analise en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om krities die doeltreffendheid van die implementering van diskrete data analise

modelle en metodes te beoordeel.

'n Vermoë om effektief diskrete data analise modelle en metodes te implementeer en toe te

pas met die oog om werklike probleme op te los.




Stochastic Processes II

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of advanced stochastic processes and critical understanding and

application of these processes.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources (including earlier modules) within the

field of stochastic processes and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to solve real-world problems through the use of stochastic processes.

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Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van gevorderde stogastiese prosesse en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing

van hierdie prosesse.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne (insluitende vorige modules) te verwerk binne

die veld van stogastiese prosesse en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

'n Vermoë om werklike probleme op te los deur middel van stogastiese prosesse.




Probability Theory

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of measure-theoretic probability theory and critical understanding and

application of this theory.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of probability theory


Demonstrate an ability to use a range of specialised skills to analyse and address complex or

abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of probability theory knowledge.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van maat-teoretiese waarskynlikheidsleer en 'n kritiese begrip en

toepassing van hierdie teorie.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van

waarskynlikheidsleer en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om verskeie gespesialiseerde vaardighede te gebruik om komplekse en abstrakte

probleme te analiseer en aan te spreek, deur sistematies gebruik te maak van 'n

waarskynlikheidsleer kennisbasis.




Mathematical and Computer-Intensive Methods II

Module outcomes:




The ability to combine knowledge gained in other statistics modules with advanced computer

intensive techniques with the aim of improving statistical analysis.

A deep understanding of statistical theories and computer intensive techniques with the aim

of applying them in unfamiliar contexts.

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Module uitkomste:




'n Vermoë om om kennis wat opgedoen is in ander statistiek-modules te kombineer met

gevorderde rekenaarintensiewe tegnieke met die doel om statistiese analise te verbeter.

'n Diep begrip van statistiese teorieë en rekenaarintensiewe tegnieke met die doel om dit te

kan toepas in onbekende scenarios.






Financial-driven Statistics II

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of statistical financial models and critical understanding and application

of these models.

An ability to assimilate information from various sources within the field of statistical financial

models and critically evaluate and review this information.

The advanced ability to effectively implement and apply various statistical financial models

with a view to solve real-world financial problems.

Module uitkomste:


Geïntegreerde kennis van finansiële statistiese modelle en 'n kritiese begrip en toepassing van

hierdie modelle.

'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van finansiële

statistiese modelle en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

'n Gevorderde vermoë om effektief finansiële statistiese modelle te implementeer en toe te pas

met die oog om werklike finansiële probleme op te los.



STTN671 YEAR MODULE NQF-LEVEL: 8

Research Report

Module outcomes:


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An ability to assimilate multiple sources of knowledge within the field of practical statistics and

critically review this knowledge with a view to solve a realworld statistical data problem.

The ability to select, apply, and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a

range of appropriate statistical techniques with a view to solve a realworld statistical data

problem.

The ability to analyse, select and effectively apply research methods to address complex

practical statistical problems.

The ability to collaborate with clients (who are typically unskilled in statistical analysis) to aid

in providing real solutions to their statistical data problems.

An ability to present and communicate academic or professional ideas and texts effectively to

a range of audiences, offering creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions to

statistical data problems and related issues.

The ability to identify ethical issues based on critical reflection of ethical value systems in the

context of statistical experimental design and data analysis.

Module uitkomste:


'n Vermoë om inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die veld van praktiese statistiek

en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer, met die oog om 'n werklike statistiese data probleem op

te los.

Die vermoë om krities die doeltreffendheid van die implementering van 'n wye verskeidenheid

statistiese tegnieke te beoordeel met die oog om 'n werklike statistiese data probleem op te

los.

Die vermoë om navorsingsmetodes te ontleed en effektief toe te pas om komplekse praktiese

statistiese probleme aan te spreek.

Die vermoë om saam kliënte (wat tipies geen ervaring in statistiese analise het nie) te werk om

te help om oplossings te vind vir hul statistiese data probleme.

Die vermoë om akademiese, professionele idees en tekste effektief vir verskeie gehore aan te

bied en te kommunikeer met kreatiewe insigte, akkurate interpretasies en oplossings vir

statistiese data probleme en verwante vraagstukke.

Die vermoë om etiese kwessies te identifiseer op grond van kritiese besinning oor etiese

waardesisteme in die konteks van statistiese eksperimentele ontwerp en data analise.


Assessment methods:

The final summative assessment consists of a written project report, an oral presentation of the

project (preferably at a national conference), and a written report in the form of a journal article.

WISK615 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 8

Differential Equations

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills

in applying the underlying fundamental principles, methods and applicable theory to solve problems

regarding selected aspects of the following topics:

Differential equations: analytical and numerical solutions;

Introduction to partial differential equations: analytical and numerical solutions;

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Derivation of the Black-Scholes equation as a partial differential equations and solving of this

equation using a PDE numerical solution.


Assessment methods:

Formative assessment in the form of class tests and assignments and summative assessment in the

form of an examination paper.

MASTERS / MAGISTER

AECM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Specialist knowledge and understanding to engage with and critique research and practices

within the field of Agricultural Economics; and to contribute to disciplined thinking about

relevant matters with particular reference to their area(s) of specialisation; increases

knowledge of a specific field within the discipline concerned.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Agricultural

Economics and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of specialisation; The

ability to evaluate, plan and execute a research programme in the field of Agricultural

Economics.

A command of relevant methods and procedures required to solve practical and theoretical

problems in the field of Agricultural Economics; The ability to choose appropriate methods of

analysis for the area of specialisation.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of Agricultural

Economics and to understand and contextualise their finding;

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage information and to communicate their

findings in academically appropriate ways; To collect and interpret research results and writing

of scientific papers; To conduct independent research and communicate research results

effectively.

An understanding of the context of their research and associated consequences thereof to

influence the field of Agricultural Economics

Self-regulated learning and responsibility for academic and professional development with

cognisance of their ethical responsibility.

Module-uitkomste:

Spesialis kennis en begrip om kritiese navorsing en praktykgerigte vraagstukke binne die veld

van Landbou-ekonomie te kan oplos; By te dra tot gedissiplineerde denke oor relevante sake

met spesifieke verwysing na hul omgewing van spesialisasie; Verhoogde kennis van 'n

spesifieke gebied binne die betrokke dissipline .

Die vermoë om huidige metodes binne landbou-ekonomie te evalueer en om toepaslike

metodes van ondersoek vir die spesialiseringsrigting te kies; 'n Navorsingsprogram binne die

gebied van landbou-ekonomie te evalueer, beplan en uit te voer.

n Begrip van relevante metodes en prosedures wat nodig is om praktiese en teoretiese

probleme binne die gebied van landbou-ekonomie op te los; Die vermoë om geskikte analistiese

metodes vir die spesialiseringsrigting te kies .

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Die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme in 'n gespesialiseerde veld van Landbou-

ekonomie aan te spreek en om dit te verstaan en resultate te kan kontekstualiseer.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om resultate in akademiese toepaslike maniere te kan

kommunikeer; Om navorsingsresultate te interpreteer deur die skryf van wetenskaplike

artikels; Om selfstandig navorsing te doen en effektief te kommunikeer.

Om die konteks en verwante gevolge van hul navorsingsresultate te verstaan binne die gebied

van Landbou-ekonomie.

Selfgereguleerde leer en verantwoordelikheid vir akademiese en professionele ontwikkeling

met inagneming van hul etiese verantwoordelikheid.


Assessment methods: Internal and external evaluation/examination of dissertation

AEXM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Student should be able to:

Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate agricultural extension programmes

Plan, implement and evaluate training programmes in agriculture

Plan and conduct research in agricultural extension

Manage agricultural organizations

Pursue advanced studies in agriculture, agricultural education and agricultural extension


Assessment methods: Internal and external evaluation/examination of dissertation

AGRM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Student should be able to:

Demonstrate sound and advanced knowledge of Agronomic principles applicable to various

aspects of field crop and vegetable production, which may include but not limited to tillage,

soil fertility evaluation and management, plant nutrition, weed control, crop physiology and

crop protection

Access, critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise existing and/or new information and data

Demonstrate ability to independently conceptualize and/or appraise research problems,

conduct research and interpret findings within the context scientific knowledge to address

current and future food security challenges

Demonstrate capability to integrate theory, technical information and appropriate methods in

effectively analyzing and solving agricultural, resource and rural-related problems.

Demonstrate appropriate level of writing and communication skills to effectively disseminate

research and technical information, including the practical implications of such findings.


Assessment methods: Dissertation (100%)

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AHMM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of the MSc in Animal health, students should demonstrate a: advanced knowledge

and understanding of animal health theories and principles and be able to apply such to problems

in this field;

the ability to independently appraise research problems, conduct research and interpret

findings within the context of current scientific knowledge;

an appropriate level of problem identification and conceptualization skills to focus on

complex, sometimes realistic, but often abstract research problems;

the capability to integrate theory, technical information and appropriate methods to

analyze and solve agricultural, resource and rural-related problems in animal health;

an appropriate level of communication skills to effectively disseminate research and

technical information, including the practical implications of research findings.



The report is to provide an assessment of whether the dissertation contains proof of the candidate’s

independent ability to do research in the relevant field of study and to report such research results

satisfactorily.

APPM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Knowledge:

The student is equipped to master and apply Applied Mathematics and Mathematics research

methodologies and techniques, which implies that he or she acquires the necessary expertise

to identify within his or her subject field a suitable research topic, acquire theoretical

background knowledge, submit relevant solution theories, formulate and prove theorems if

necessary, and furnish practical proof of the meaningfulness, implementability and accuracy

of the new solution theory.

Methods for committing the above process to paper in a scientific manner are acquired.

The student’s thorough fundamental training acquired beforehand in selected, advanced

theoretical subjects is embodied in the dissertation.




Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Knowledge:

The student is equipped to master and apply research methodologies and techniques, which

implies that he or she acquires the necessary expertise to identify within his or her subject field

a suitable research topic, acquire theoretical background knowledge, submit relevant solution

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theories, formulate and prove theorems if necessary, and furnish practical proof of the

meaningfulness, implementability and accuracy of the new solution theory.




Method of delivery: Full Time / Part Time (Scheduled classes)



Applicable Analysis I

Module outcomes:

Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of APPM874 demonstrate a

thorough and advanced knowledge of and skill in the deeper principles, the methods, the

application of the theory and the interface with related fields regarding selected aspects of the one

or more of the following topics:

Solvability of finite dimensional integral-, differential- and operator equations; the contraction

mapping principle; applications of the theory of integration, applications of complete spaces

with Hilbertian and Normed structures; the Calculus of Variations


Assessment methods:

Formative assessment in the form of practical assignments / homework and/or projects that

integrate the various outcomes of the module, and summative assesment in the form of either a

written examination or an in-depth essay about a selected topic wherein the extent to which

students have attained the outcomes of the module will be assessed by means of applied and

theoretical questions.


following:




direction to steer the argument, and know how to apply a theorem or a definition in a unseen

context.







Applicable Analysis II

Module outcomes:

The module APPM875 complements and extends the material covered in APPM874 (Applicable

Analysis I).


thorough and advanced knowledge of and skill in:

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the deeper principles, the methods, the application of the theory and the interface with related

fields regarding selected advanced aspects of the one or more of the following topics:

Advanced aspects of the solvability of finite dimensional integral-, differential- and operator

equations; the contraction mapping principle; applications of the theory of integration,

applications of complete spaces with Hilbertian and Normed structures; the Calculus of

Variations.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.







Modelling I

Module outcomes:




fields regarding selected aspects of one or more of the following topics:

The study of the various ways in which phenomena may be modelled by means of

mathematics, namely linear vs nonlinear models, static vs dynamic models, explicit vs implicit

models, discrete vs continuous models, deterministic vs stochastic models, deductive,

inductive or floating models.


Assessment methods:






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following:





context.







Modelling II

Module outcomes:

This module complements and extends the material covered in APPM876 (Modelling I). Building on

prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of APPM877 demonstrate a thorough and

advanced knowledge of and skill in the deeper principles, the methods the application of the theory

and the interface with related fields regarding selected aspects of one or more of the following

topics:

The study of the various ways in which phenomena may be modelled by means of

mathematics, namely linear vs nonlinear models, static vs dynamic models, explicit vs implicit

models, discrete vs continuous models, deterministic vs stochastic models, deductive,

inductive or floating models.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.






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Principles and Paradigms: Applied Mathematics /

Beginsels en Paradigmas: Toegepaste Wiskunde

Module outcomes:

Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of this module demonstrate a



fields of selected topics in Advanced Applied Mathematics not covered by the other Masters level

module modules.

Such topics shall be jointly determined by the supervisor of the affected student, and the

chairperson of the subject group Applied Mathematics, and shall be directly related to the

chosen research topic of the student.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.






ASDM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Student must be able to demonstrate:

1. Analyse and synthesis of information on the development of science and the livestock industry

2. Have a thorough knowledge of study conceptualization, literature analysis and a

comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and techniques applicable

3. Apply the principles of animal production, science and technology to enhance livestock socio -

economics in relation to food security

4. Design and carry out research in the livestock industry including analysis and interpretation of

the data

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5. Be able to identify areas where ethical issues may arise in their research articulate strategies

for dealing with ethical issues including risk-benefit analysis.

6. Prepare and present the research findings in written dissertation in scientific manner.

7. Write at least one peer-reviewed publication in a DHET accredited journal

8. Become an independent professional and/or researcher in the field of study (Animal Science

sub-specialization)

9. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to create, develop and exchange research

knowledge to influence and benefit society and the economy.


Assessment methods: Dissertation 100%

BIOM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Adequate knowledge and understanding of research within the field of Microbiology.

Ability to critique and contribute to relevant matters with particular reference to area(s) of

specialisation.

The ability to evaluate, plan and execute a research project for knowledge production in an

appropriate area of specialization in the field of Microbiology.

The ability to choose appropriate methods of analysis to solve practical in the area of

specialisation within the field of Microbiology

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of Microbiology

and to understand and contextualise their finding;

Demonstrate the ability to independently process, analyze, manage research data and

communicate their findings effectively in academically appropriate ways, writing of scientific

papers


influence the field of Microbiology

Self-directed learning and responsibility for academic and professional development with



Assessment methods: Final module assessment: Final module assessment: Dissertation (100%)


Dissertation (Biochemistry)

Module outcomes:

Scope of knowledge:

Specialist knowledge and understanding to engage and critique educational research and practices

within the field of Biochemistry and /or to contribute to disciplined thinking about biochemical

matters and issues.

Knowledge literacy and methods:

An ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Biochemistry and

to choose appropriate processes of enquiry in the area of specialisation.

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Problem solving:

Candidates demonstrate the ability to conduct independent inquiry in a specialised field of

biochemistry, training or development, and to report their findings in academically appropriate

ways – a written presentation being the requirement of this module.

Accessing, processing and managing information:


Biochemistry, training or development, and to report their findings in academically appropriate

ways - a written presentation being the requirement of this module.

Producing and communicating information:



ways - a written presentation being the requirement of this module.

Context and systems:

Candidates exhibit the potential to act as academic leaders and experts in the field of biochemistry,

training and development.

Management of learning:

High levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability, with respect to the ethical implications

of research, the determination of socially relevant l issues and research needs in South Africa.

Module uitkomste:

Omvang van kennis:

Spesialiskennis en begrip om aktief betrokke te raak en kritiek te lewer op opvoedkundige navorsing

en praktyke binne die gebied van Biochemie en/of om ‘n bydra te lewer tot gedissiplineerde denke

oor biochemiese sake en kwessies.

Kennis geletterdheid en metodes:

Vermoë om huidige prosesse van kennisproduksie te evalueer binne die gebied van Biochemie en om

toepaslike prosesse van ondersoek in die relevante spesialiseringsrigting te kies.

Probleemoplossing:

Kandidate demonstreer die vermoë om onafhanklike ondersoek in ‘n gespesialiseerde gebied binne

Biochemie, opleiding of ontwikkeling uit te voer en hul bevindinge in ‘n akademies toepaslike manier

te rapporteer – ‘n geskrewe voorlegging is die vereiste vir hierdie module

Toegang, verwerking en bestuur van inligting:



te rapporteer - ‘n geskrewe voorlegging is die vereiste vir hierdie module.

Vervaardiging en kommunikasie van inligting:



te rapporteer - ‘n geskrewe voorlegging is die vereiste vir hierdie module.

Konteks en stelsels:

Kandidate demonstreer die potensiaal om as akademiese leiers en kenners binne die gebied

Biochemie, opleiding of ontwikkeling, op te tree.

Kontrole leer:

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Hoë vlak van verantwoordelikheid, self-refleksiwiteit en aanpasbaarheid, met betrekking tot etiese

implikasies van navorsing, die bepaling van sosiaal relevante kwessies en navorsingsbehoeftes in

Suid Afrika.


Assessment methods: Final module assessment: Dissertation (100%)


Advanced Biochemistry

Module outcomes:

Scope of knowledge:

Specialist knowledge and understanding to engage and critique biochemical research and practices

within the field of Biochemistry and /or to contribute to disciplined thinking about biochemical

matters and issues.

Knowledge literacy and methods:

An ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Biochemistry and

to choose appropriate processes of enquiry in the area of specialisation.

Problem solving:



ways – oral presentation being the requirement of this module.

Accessing, processing and managing information:


Biochemistry, training or development, and to report their findings in academically appropriate

ways - oral presentation being the requirement of this module.

Producing and communicating information:



ways.

Context and systems:

Candidates exhibit the potential to act as academic leaders and experts in the field of biochemistry,

training and development.

Management of learning:

High levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability, with respect to the ethical implications

of research, the determination of socially relevant l issues and research needs in South Africa.

Module uitkomste:

Omvang van kennis:

Spesialiskennis en begrip om aktief betrokke te raak en kritiek te lewer op biochemiese navorsing en

praktyke binne die gebied van Biochemie en/of om ‘n bydra te lewer tot gedissiplineerde denke oor

biochemiese sake en kwessies.

Kennis geletterdheid en metodes:

Vermoë om huidige prosesse van kennisproduksie te evalueer binne die gebied van Biochemie en om

toepaslike prosesse van ondersoek in die relevante spesialiseringsrigting te kies.

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Probleemoplossing:



te rapporteer – ‘n mondelinge aanbieding is ‘n vereiste vir hierdie module.

Toegang, verwerking en bestuur van inligting:



te rapporteer - ‘n mondelinge aanbieding is ‘n vereiste vir hierdie module.

Vervaardiging en kommunikasie van inligting:



te rapporteer

Konteks en stelsels:

Kandidate demonstreer die potensiaal om as akademiese leiers en kenners binne die gebied

Biochemie, opleiding of ontwikkeling, op te tree.

Kontrole leer:

Hoë vlak van verantwoordelikheid, self-refleksiwiteit en aanpasbaarheid, met betrekking tot etiese

implikasies van navorsing, die bepaling van sosiaal relevante kwessies en navorsingsbehoeftes in

Suid Afrika.


Assessment methods:

Final module assessment: Oral presentation (25%)

Dissertation (75%)

BWIA812 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Enterprise-Wide Risk Management I

Module outcomes:



knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques in the field of Enterprise Risk

Management.


knowledge in the modelling of financial and non-financial risks.


techniques.

Demonstrate the ability to use statistical methods and techniques (e.g. univariate and

multivariate distributions, correlations, time series, etc.) to analyse risk concepts (e.g. market

risk, credit risk, operational risk and underwriting risk).




all communications.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement risk models in software packages (e.g SAS/IML

and MS Excel).

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assignments


Assessment methods:


Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate financial and non-financial

risks.

Explain the modelling and management of financial and non-financial risks in financial

institutions.

Develop / propose an integrated risk measurement framework by applying statistical methods

and techniques.



Show an awareness of how individual risks might be categorised in different ways.

Describe the properties and limitations of common risk measures.



Analyse quantitative data by applying statistical methods (e.g. univariate and multivariate

distributions, correlations, time series, etc.)

Analyse and implement financial risk models in software packages (e.g SAS/IML and MS Excel).






outcomes are met.

BWIA821 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Enterprise-wide Risk Management II

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge of the main areas of enterprisewide risk management and critical

understanding of the approaches to monitor, measure and manage risk effectively on a

integrated and holistic manner.

The ability to formulate, justify and present plausible and appropriate solutions to business

problems

The ability to behave professionally in a commercial environment and to take relevant factors

and issues into account in the formulation of solutions for enterprisewide risk management.

The ability to apply professional integrity, conduct and responsibility required by the actuarial

profession.

Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and as part of a group. Manage time, work to

deadlines and prioritise workloads

Method of delivery:

Assessment methods:


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Identify and assess the different risks an enterprise if exposed to, and propose and evaluate

efficient risk management stategies.

Demonstrate an understanding of risk management (including regulatory) frameworks and

regimes that promote and guide the use of risk management.

Demonstrate an understanding of economic measures of value and their uses in corporate

decision making.

Demonstrate an understanding of capital allocation tachniques and the role of risk measures

Present reasoned arguments, both in technical and non-technical language.

Identify relevant stakeholders and demonstrate the relevance of risk measurement and

management to all stakeholders.






outcomes are met.


Optimisation for Decision Making /

Optimering vir Besluitneming

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Multiple Criteria

Decision Making, to enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and


The ability to identify, select, apply, interpret, and critically judge the appropriateness of a

range of mathematical programming formulations in solving complex optimisation problems

relevant in finance and banking.

The ability to identify, select, apply, interpret, and critically judge the input and output

following the practical implementation of complex optimisation problems in computer

packages.










Assessment methods:


Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically examine a range of mathematical

programming formulations used in solving complex optimisation problems.

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Identify the appropriate mathematical programming formulations for a particular business

questions relevant in finance and banking.

Use the designated software packages to apply appropriate mathematical programming

formulations to data, and critically assess and interpret the results.



concepts and methods in various forms of assessment, by providing insight into, and solutions

to problems/questions with the correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Multiple

Criteria Decision Making.


issues related to diversity in groups, and individually apply the knowledge and skills (that were

gained by means of the group discussions and assignments) on theoretical principles and real-

world problems.






process.


the module.


Business Intelligence

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Business

Intelligence, to enable engagement with and critical evaluation of various principles and


The ability to design, create, retrieve, and present results from a variety of data structures in

order to effectively support business decision-making.











full accountability for the actions and decisions of others where applicable..


Assessment methods:


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Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically examine a range of Business Intelligence (BI)

principles and practices (e.g. BI framework, architecture, technology trends, operational and

decision support data, database fundamentals, dimensional modelling), and the techniques


Develop various data models from business rules and from other types of data models

Use the designated software packages to construct diverse data structures, query the data,

and develop reports from the retrieved data.





Business Intelligence.




world problems.






process.


the module.


Data Mining Techniques

Module outcomes:

After completion of module BWIB821 the student should to demonstrate:

Advanced and integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regards to data mining

principals and models.

Specialised knowledge with regard to the use of data preparation in the field of data mining.

An ability to appropriately deal with the principles and best practices of data mining in

scenarios.

An ability to conceptually design and develop data mining models to solve problems in the field

of data mining.

Plan and conduct research according to standard protocol and employ appropriate protocols,

conventions, processes, procedures and techniques to solve problems in the field of data

mining.


all communications to lay and professional audiences.


Assessment methods:

The student has reached the outcome if he/she has the ability to:

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Analyse and critically evaluate the development of data mining models (e.g. cluster analysis,

decision tress, regression models, neural networks).

Describe, compare, combine, apply and critically examine a range of data preparation

techniques (e.g transform raw data into a suitable form, extract appropriate data, transform

data, incorporate non-numeric data,) (in the field of data mining techniques).

Critically evaluate the current principles and best practices of data mining in specific scenarios.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement data mining models in software packages (e.g.

SAS Enterprise Miner) on real world datasets.

Develop data mining models using the applicable data preparation techniques.

Construct and write a technical report that contains the results of a research study to solve

problems in the broad field of data mining.



the module.

BWIB822 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL:9

Contemporary Issues in Business Analytics

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the field of Analytical

Customer Relationship Management (ACRM), to enable engagement with and critical

evaluation of various principles and techniques relevant to this field.


of appropriate ACRM methods in maximising the lifetime value of an organization’s customers.













Assessment methods:



unsupervised statistical models, optimisation models, and the techniques associated with

these concepts.

Identify the analytical methods that can appropriately address particular business questions in

the field of CRM, select the most suitable method(s), use the designated software packages to

apply the selected technique(s) to data, and critically assess and interpret the results.


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to – problems/questions with the correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of ACRM.




world problems.






process.


the module.

BWIM815 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Industry Integration Methodology /

Bedryfsintegrasie Metodologie

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of practical project management including the

formulation of the user requirement, the planning, scheduling and costing of the project, the

determination of a base line, the execution and monitoring of the project, documentation and

the presentation of the results.

The ability to identify, formulate and solve business/ decision making problems using

appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools.








Assessment methods:


Formulate, plan, schedule and cost a practical business management problem.

Demonstrate technical writing skills through writing a project proposal document

Demonstrate oral communication skills by presentations during the formal project meeting

(Business Case, Project Proposal, Project Review, Project Close-out)

Demonstrate the ability to manage a project from conception to execution, by conducting a

real-world project, monitored on a hands-on way

Ability to effectively manage meetings through tools such as meeting agendas, minutes and

meeting document packs.

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gained by means of the group discussions and assignments – on real-world problems.


Practical Risk Management SAS RD

Module outcomes:


After the completion of this module, the learner should be able to demonstrate a

comprehensive and systematic knowledge and coherent and critical understanding of risk

analysis.

Identify methods of configuring SAS Risk Dimensions.

Understand the usage of SAS functions and subroutines. Understand the use of projects within

a Risk Dimensions environment.




all communications.

Demonstrate the ability to apply and implement risk models in SAS Risk Dimensions.


assignments


Assessment methods:


Implement his/her specialist knowledge to analyse and evaluate financial risk.

Explain the modelling and management of financial risk in financial institutions.

Develop / propose an integrated risk measurement framework in SAS Risk Dimensions

Define basic terms used in risk analysis

Identify methods of configuring Risk Dimensions

Understand the usage of SAS functions and subroutines.

Understand the use of projects within a Risk Dimensions environment

Create a risk analysis environment, of limited scope, in the SAS Institute’s risk management

solution, SAS Risk Dimensions.






outcomes are met.


Pricing of Derivatives B

Module outcomes:

Critical understanding and knowledge of interest rate derivative pricing models; and integrated

knowledge of discrete-time and continuous-time interest rate models. Integrated knowledge

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of multifactor interest rate models. Strong backgrounds in Pricing of Derivatives A and

numerical methods are recommended

The ability to formulate and apply short rates and forward rate models.

The ability to construct the LIBOR market and the Swap market models.

The ability to plan and conduct research according to standard protocol and to employ

appropriate processes, procedures and techniques.










Assessment methods:


Describe, compare, combine, apply, and critically investigate, through a research project, a

range of interest rate derivative pricing models, its assessment and selection, and the

techniques associated with contiguous claims.

Use MatLab to implement basic numerical procedures to price interest rate derivative

instruments in continuous time.


Contribute to discussions during lectures and demonstrate knowledge of the relevant concepts

and methods in various forms of assessment, by providing insight into – and solutions to –

problems/questions with the correct use of terminology appropriate to the field of Interest

Rate Theory.

Demonstrate that he/she can successfully complete a research project independently and

individually apply the knowledge and skills – that were gained by means of the class discussions

and literature study – on theoretical principles and real-world problems.

Act professionally, e.g. hand in a research project on time and be punctual in all operations.



Continuously reflect on how the different lectures relate to each other by integrating


process.


the module.


Modern Portfolio Theory

Module outcomes:


Advanced and integrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of investment

management, including risk control techniques

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The ability to apply the principles of risk management and control to the appraisal, selection

and management of investments.

The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to make use of appropriate

technologies in all communications to lay and professional audiences.

The ability to take full responsibility of his/her own work and practices.


Assessment methods:


Discuss and develop portfolio investment strategies working individually or in groups

Think independently and solve complex portfolio choice problems, select assets and

manage portfolios.

Analyse and critically evaluate the performance of an investment manager.

Make persuasive case reports and business solutions to investment professionals.

Develop solutions to corporate, risk and investment management problems

Present information in a professional and ethically sound manner;


the module.


Retail Credit Risk

Module outcomes:

After completion of module BWIN817 the student should to demonstrate:

Advanced and integrated knowledge and critical understanding with regard to the

development of predictive models (i.e. scorecards) in the field of retail credit risk.

Specialised knowledge with regard to the use of logistic regression in the field of retail credit

risk.

An ability to appropriately deal with the principles and practice of consumer credit risk

management in scenarios and cases.

An ability to conceptually design and develop scorecards to solve problems in the field of retail

credit risk.

Plan and conduct research according to standard protocol and employ appropriate protocols,

conventions, processes, procedures and techniques to solve problems in the field of credit risk.


all communications to lay and professional audiences.

Demonstrate the ability to take full responsibility of his/her own work and practices.


Assessment methods:

The student has reached the outcome if he/she has the ability to:

Analyse and critically evaluate the development of predictive models.

Develop logistic regression models correctly to address the problems identified in the field of

retail credit risk.

Critique the current principles and practice of consumer credit risk management in a specific

scenarios.

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Develop (build) scorecards using the applicable statistical modelling technique and implement

it in the applicable software package.

Construct and write a technical report that contains the results of a research study to solve

problems in the broad field of retail credit risk.



the module.


Topical Research Issues in Risk Analysis

Module outcomes:


Knowledge and insight into the most recent research trends and technological breakthroughs

in the area of financial risk management. Aspects that will be studied include: market risk,

credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk and model risk.

Knowledge and understanding of the allocation of risk capital for financial institutions as well

as the relationship between financial risk and insurance risk.

The ability to critically evaluate cutting edge risk issues and research breakthroughs.


Assessment methods:


Analyse and critically evaluate the use of models to quantify market risk, credit risk, liquidity

risk and operational risk (including model risk) as well as the relationship between financial risk

and insurance risk.

Critically evaluate cutting edge risk issues and research breakthroughs for practical application.


the module.

BWIN872 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:


An ability to conduct a comprehensive review of leading and current research in risk analysis

to produce research that will delineate a significant research problem,

Under supervision, the ability to design, select and apply appropriate and creative qualitative

and/or quantitative techniques to complex practical and/or theoretical problems within the

field of risk analysis,

The ability to report findings and results in an ethically responsible manner,

The capacity to discover knowledge and create coherent understanding through the retrieval,

analysis, evaluation, organisation, synthesis and dissemination of information.


Assessment methods:

Assessment criteria:

The outcomes have been mastered when the student has demonstrated:

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Understanding of the nature and objectives of the study, as well as the scientific principles that

form the basis of the study.

Sufficient knowledge of related literature.

Demonstrating mastery of the appropriate techniques and analytical methods.

Thorough, logical and coherent evaluation of the meaningfulness of the findings.

Critical and independent thought demonstrating insight.

Report writing on the studies and on the attainment of the objectives in an acceptable scientific

format that is systematic, logical and persuasive.

Assessment Plan:

The student shall submit a dissertation on a suitable topic.

BWIR828 SEMESTER 2 NQF-LEVEL:9

Industry Directed Research Project

Module outcomes:


Integrated knowledge and understanding of practical project management including the

formulation of the user requirement, the planning, scheduling and costing of the project, the

determination of a base line, the execution and monitoring of the project, documentation and

the presentation of the results.

The the ability to identify, formulate and solve business/ decision making problems using

appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools.




The ability to operate independently and take full responsibility for his or her own work, and,

where appropriate, to account for leading and initiating processes and implementing systems,

ensuring good resource management and governance practices.


Assessment methods:


Formulate, plan, schedule and cost a industry directed research problem.

Demonstrate technical writing skills through writing a project proposal document

Demonstrate oral communication skills by presentations during the formal project meeting

(Business Case, Project Proposal, Project Review, Project Close-out)

Demonstrate the ability to individually manage a project from conception to execution, by

conducting a real-world industry project, monitored on a hands-on way

Ability to effectively manage meetings through tools such as meeting agendas, minutes and

meeting document packs.

Demonstrate high levels of autonomy and initiative in research and professional activities.

Take responsibility for his/her own work.

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CHEM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:


within the field of Atmospheric Chemistry; and to contribute to disciplined thinking about

relevant matters with particular reference to their area(s) of specialisation.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Atmospheric

Chemistry and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of specialisation.


problems in the field of Atmospheric Chemistry.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of Atmospheric

Chemistry and to understand and contextualise their findings.

Demonstrate the ability to make ethical decisions which affect knowledge production, or

complex organisational or professional issues. Critically contribute to the development of

ethical standards specifically in atmospheric chemistry studies.


findings in academically appropriate ways.


influence the field of Atmospheric Chemistry.



Module uitkomste:

Spesialis kennis en begrip om betrokke te raak by en kritiek te lewer oor navorsing en praktyke

binne die veld van Atmosferiese Chemie; en om by te dra tot vakdissipliene denke oor relevante

sake met spesifieke verwysing na hul omgewing (s) van spesialisasie.

Die vermoë om huidige prosesse van kennisproduksie te evalueer in die gebied van

Atmosferiese Chemie en om toepaslike prosesse van ondersoek vir die spesialiteitsrigting kies.

'n Bemeestering van relevante metodes en prosedures wat nodig is om praktiese en teoretiese

probleme op die gebied van Atmosferiese Chemie op te los.

Die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme aan te spreek in 'n gespesialiseerde veld

van Atmosferiese Chemie en om hul bevindings te verstaan en te kan kontekstualiseer.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om etiese besluite te neem m.b.t. die voortbrenging van kennis, of

wat komplekse organisatoriese of professionele aangeleenthede raak. Dra krities bydrae tot

die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde spesifiek in atmosferiese chemie studies.

Demonstreer die vermoë om inligting te verky, verwerk en bestuur en om hul bevindinge in

akademies toepaslike maniere te kommunikeer.

Die begrip om hul navorsing te kontekstualiseer, asook om die verwante invloed daarvan om

die gebied van Atmosferiese Chemie te begryp.

Selfgereguleerde leer en verantwoordelikheid vir akademiese en professionele ontwikkeling

met inagneming van hul etiese verantwoordelikheid.


Assessment methods: Dissertation (100%) will be examined according to the Faculty guidelines by

internal and external examiners

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CHEN874 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Advanced Chemistry

Module outcomes:

At the end of the module the student should, in one of the following research fields: Chromium

Technology, Catalysis and Synthesis, Membrane Technology, Electrochemistry for Energy and

Environment, and Coal Chemistry,

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of a topic(s) of interest;

Show extensive and systematic knowledge of a topic(s) of interest;

Analyse, evaluate and solve abstract and unfamiliar related industrial problems and to

communicate, individually or in groups, these solutions in a responsible manner both orally

and in writing in a prescribed format.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module behoort die student in een van die volgende navorsingsvelde:

Chroomtegnologie, Katalise en Sintese, Membraantegnologie, Elektrochemie vir Energie en

Omgewing, en Steenkoolchemie,

Kennis van die fundamentele begrippe van ’n onderwerp(e) van belang te demonstreer;

Oor uitgebreide en sistematiese kennis van ’n onderwerp(e) van belang te beskik;

Abstrakte en onbekende verbandhoudende industriële probleme te analiseer, evalueer en op te

los en hierdie oplossings op ’n verantwoordelike wyse mondeling en skriftelik op ’n

voorgeskrewe formaat individueel of in groepverband te kommunikeer.


Assessment methods: Assignment(s) and/or oral examination(s) and/or written examination(s).

DRKN871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Plan, and execute new or existing research initiatives, and to create and present new

knowledge and questions, based on demonstrated, integrated, and contextualised knowledge

of the relevant scientific literature.

Contribute towards scholarly debate concerning the practice and possible implementation of

the new knowledge generated.

Apply existing methods towards new research questions in original, creative and innovative

ways to address the chosen research topic.

Apply and/or develop problem solving skills by using knowledge, advice, and theory in reflexive

ways to address any practical and/or interpretive situations foreseen or that may arise during

the study.

Apply all relevant ethical requirements as set out by the relevant ethical committees,

procedures, and regulations

Collect, process, analyse, and interpret new data, findings, and information in the context of

existing knowledge.

Produce and communicate new data, findings, analyses, and insights as presentable and

potentially publishable work

Be held accountable for scientific integrity

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Module uitkomste:

Beplanning te kan doen, en uitvoering te kan gee van nuwe of bestaande navorsingsinisiatiewe,

asook die generering en voordra van nuwe kennis en vrae, gegrond op bewese, geïntegreerde,

en gekontekstualiseerde kennis van die spesifieke navorsingsveld.

Bydraes te kan lewer tot die vakkundige debat betreffende die praktyk, en moontlike

toepassing van die nuwe kennis en vrae.

Nuwe metodes te kan ontwikkel, en/of bestaande metodes oorspronklike, kreatief en

innoverend toe te kan pas op die navorsingsvraagstuk(ke) binne die gekose studieveld

Deur toepassing van spesialiskennis and advies, probleemoplossingsvaardighede in

oorspronklike maniere te gebruik ter aanspreking van die navorsingsvraagstuk(ke).

Die toepaslike etiese vereistes na te kom soos voorgeskryf deur die toepaslike etiese komitees,

prosedures, en regulasies.

Nuwe data, bevindings, en inligting te versamel, formuleer, prosesseer, analiseer, en te

interpreteer binne die kader van bestaande kennis.

Nuwe data, bevindings, analises, en insigte as potesieel-publiseerbare en werk te produseer.

Vir wetenskaplike integriteit aanspreeklik gehou te kan word




DRRS871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Specialist knowledge and understanding to engage with and critique disaster risk science

multidiciplinary research and practices within the field of disaster risk studies; and to

contribute to disciplined thinking about relevant matters with particular reference to their

area(s) of specialisation.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the area of disaster risk

studies and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of disaster risk studies.

The ability to use a wide range of specialised skills and relevant methods in identifying,

conceptualising, designing and implementing methods of enquiry to address complex and

challenfging disaster risk problems.

Demonstrate the ability to make autonomous ethical decisions which affect knowledge

production, or complex organisational or professional issues, an ability to critically contribute

to the development of ethical standards specifically in disaster risk studies.

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage resources of academic/ professional/

or occupational discourses to communicate and defend substantial ideas that are the products

of their findings in academically appropriate ways in an area of specialisastion.

Demonstrate the ability to use a wide range of advanced and specialised skills and discources

appropriate to disaster risk studies, to communicate to a multidisciplinary environment with

different levels of knowledge or expertise.

Provide an understanding of the context of their research and associated consequences

thereof to influence the field of Disaster Risk Studies.



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Module uitkomste:

Gespesialiseerde kennis en insig om interaksie met en kritiek van ramp risiko bestuur en multi-

dissiplinere navorsings en praktyke in die veld van ramp studies te bewerkstellig; en om

gevorderde vakundigheid of navorsing in ‘n bepaalde veld, dissipline of praktyk the

demonstreer.

Die vermoë om heersende prosesse waardeur kennis gegenereer word in die veld van ramp

studies te demonstreer, en om gepaste prosesse van ondersoek in die spesialiseringsarea of

praktyk van ramp studies the evalueer.

Die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van gespesialiseerde vaardighede en toepaslike metodes the

identifiseer, konseptualiseer, ontwerp en te implenteer om komplekse en uitdagende probleme

in die veld van rampstudies the bemeester.

Demonstreer die vermoë om selfstandige etiese besluite te neem wat verband hou met

generering van kennis of komplekse organisatoriese of professionele kwessies; demonstreer

ook die vermoë om krities by te dra tot die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde in ramp studies.

Demonstreer die vermoë om ŉ strategie vir die prosessering en bestuur van inligting te ontwerp

en te implementeer sodat ŉ omvattende oorsig van leidende en resente navorsing in ŉ area

vavan ramp studies gedoen kan word met die oog op generering van betekenisvolle insigte.

Demonstreer die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van gevorderde gespesialiseerde kennis en

beroepsgerigte diskoerse in ramp studies te gebruik, en te kommunikeer na ‘n multi-dissiplinere

omgewing met verskeie vlakke van kennis en vaardighede.

Demonstreer die vermoë om die konteks van navorsing en die toepaslike gevolge daarvan in

die veld van ramp studies te verstaan.

Demonstreer die vermoë om eie leerstrategieë te ontwerp en gebruik wat onafhanklike leer,

akademiese sowel as professionele ontwikkeling in stand sal hou; kan effektief interaktief binne

ŉ leer- of professionele groep optree om daardeur leer te bevorder.




FSKM811 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Astrophysics I

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module the student should have advanced knowledge of different topics in

High-energy Astrophysics.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente oor gevorderde kennis te beskik oor verskeie

onderwerpe in Hoë-energie Astrofisika.


Assessment methods: Homework assignments, class participation, tests and final exam

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Transport Theory

Module outcomes:

After completion of this module the student should have advanced knowledge of neutral fluids

relevant to astrophysical applications.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die studente oor gevorderde kennis te beskik oor neutrale

vloeistowwe relevant tot astrofisika-toepassings.


Assessment methods: Class tests, discussions, assignments, exam


Astrophysics II

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module the student should demonstrate advanced knowledge and

understanding of the characteristics of and the physical processes that occur in the diffuse

interstellar medium (ISM).

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student gevorderde kennis en begrip te demonstreer

van die eienskappe van en die fisiese prosesse wat in die diffuse interstellêre medium (ISM)

plaasvind.


Assessment methods:

Assessment includes a formal examination at the end of the module, plus homework assignments

which includes problem solving.

The student has to demonstrate that he/she understands the Physics of, and the physical processes

that occur in, the ISM, and be able to independently do appropriate calculations in order to solve

problems.


Heliospheric Physics

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module the student should demonstrate advanced knowledge and

understanding of the characteristics of and the physical processes that occur in the Heliosphere.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student gevorderde kennis en begrip te demonstreer

van die eienskappe van en die fisiese prosesse in die Heliosfeer.


Assessment methods:

Semester module with five fixed assignments and three varying options from the topics listed above.

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Assignments are discussed every week followed up by submissions every second week.

Eight assignments are handled as exam papers for which at least 50% each is required. If this is not

done, an oral exam on all eight assignments is compulsory within the allocated period of semester

examinations.


General Physics

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the student should demonstrate in-depth knowledge and

understanding, as well as be able to apply this knowledge when solving problems, regarding topics

in the module.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student diepgaande kennis en begrip te demonstreer,

asook hierdie kennis te kan toepas in die oplos van probleme, met die oog op temas in die module.


Assessment methods: The examination in this module will consist of: A 3hour examination paper


Advanced Plasma Physics /

Gevorderde Plasmafisika

Module outcomes:

After successful completion of the module, the student must be able to demonstrate:

Advanced and integrated knowledge and insight into various aspects of plasma physics

pertinent to current research in space plasma physics, including the kinetic theory of plasmas.

A critical understanding of, and specialised skills in, the topic of magnetohydrodynamics and

an integrated knowledge of the various processes relevant to the mathematical description of

collisional plasmas.

The acquisition of an advanced working knowledge and critical understanding of the physics of

magnetic discontinuities and shock waves, as well as the physics of hot magnetized plasmas.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production within the subject of plasma

micro-instabilities, as well as being able to derive and understand the properties of such

instabilities relevant to space physics applications.

The ability to select and apply appropriate models with a view to solve problems in plasma

physics, demonstrating the ability to use the resources of academic discourses to communicate

and defend ideas that are the product of research and development in the field of plasma

physics.

The ability to evaluate and review the solutions obtained from models by referring to multiple

sources in the scientific literature, thereby demonstrating an advanced ability to access,

process and manage information, while taking full ethical responsibility for the independently

done work.


Assessment methods:


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Display a sufficient scope of knowledge in terms of engaging with and critically assessing

advanced knowledge in the field of plasma physics, with emphasis on applications pertinent to

space plasmas. This would include a knowledge of, and literacy in, current research and

practices in the field, and would require the student to demonstrate a command of the various

methods and procedures employed, which includes the utilization of specialised skills and

knowledge, to identify and solve complex problems in plasma physics, and in the process

developing their own learning strategies.

Process, manage and communicate complex information relating to advanced topics in the

field of plasma physics, displaying the ability to convey information as to a wide range of topics

at a level relevant to current research discourse in this field, thereby also demonstrating the

development of their own learning strategies and thus continued independent learning.

Clearly demonstrates within the scope of this module, the ability to operate independently and

take full responsibility for their own work, according to academic and professional standards

of ethics and practice.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate his/her results with future collaborators according to

the highest standards of ethics and accountability required of a future scientific career.


General Relativity /

Algemene Relatiwiteit

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the student should demonstrate in-depth knowledge and

understanding, as well as be able to apply this knowledge when solving problems, regarding topics

in General Relativity.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student diepgaande kennis en begrip te demonstreer,

asook hierdie kennis te kan toepas in die oplos van probleme, met die oog op temas in Algemene

Relatiwiteit.


Assessment methods: The examination in this module will consist of: a 3 hour examination paper

FSKS872 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

The qualifiers in these curricula will be familiar with the general scientific methods of research, with

emphasis on the special research methodologies which include:

Identification and formulation of a problem statement;

Thorough investigation of existing knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific literature;

Appropriate research to solve the problem;

Scientific evaluation of the results in the context of the problem statement;

Scientific communication of the results in the form of a dissertation.

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Module uitkomste:

Die kwalifiseerders in hierdie kurrikulums sal vertroud wees met die algemene wetenskaplike

metode van navorsing, met toespitsing op die besondere navorsingsmetodologie wat insluit:

Die identifisering en wetenskaplike formulering van 'n probleemstelling;

'n Deeglike ondersoek van bestaande kennis soos gereflekteer deur toepaslike wetenskaplike

literatuur;

Die uitvoer van toepaslike navorsing ter oplossing van die probleem;

Die wetenskaplike evaluering van die resultate in die konteks van die probleemstelling;

Die wetenskaplike kommunikering van die resultate in die vorm van 'n verhandeling.


Assessment methods:

This is a research module.

Formative assessments are thus not relevant as the examination of the dissertation counts 100%

towards the final module mark.

MPHY871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Students will be familiar with the general scientific methods of research, with emphasis on the

special research methodologies, and will have to demonstrate:

Identification and formulation of a suitable problem statement;

Thorough investigation of existing knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific

literature;

Mastery of the theory and principles in the field;


Capability to integrate theory and practice;

• Scientific interpretation and evaluation of the results in the context of the problem

statement;

Scientific communication of the results in the form of a dissertation.

A topic for a thesis may be selected from one of the following research directions:

a. Gamma-ray astronomy

b. Radio astronomy

c. Optical astronomy

d. Cosmic-ray Physics / Space Physics

e. Heliospheric Physics

f. Cosmology

g. Experimental/technical work on neutron monitors as cosmic ray recorders, and their data

analysis.

h. Technological innovation studies based on astro-technologies.

Module uitkomste:

Studente sal bekend wees met die algemene wetenskaplike navorsingsmetodes, spesifiek die

besondere navorsingsmetodologieë, en sal die volgende moet kan demonstreer:

Die identifisering en wetenskaplike formulering van 'n geskikte probleemstelling;

'n Deeglike ondersoek van bestaande kennis soos gereflekteer deur toepaslike

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wetenskaplike literatuur;

Bemeestering van die teorie en beginsels in die veld;


Vermoë om teorie en praktyk te integreer;

Die wetenskaplike interpretasie en evaluering van die resultate binne die konteks van die

probleemstelling;

Die wetenskaplike kommunikering van die resultate in die vorm van 'n verhandeling.

'n Onderwerp vir 'n verhandeling kan uit een van die volgende navorsingsrigtings gekies word:

a. Gammastraal-astronomie

b. Radio-astronomie

c. Optiese astronomie

d. Kosmiese-straalfisika / Ruimtefisika

e. Heliosferiese fisika

f. Kosmologie

g. Eksperimentele/tegniese werk op neutronmonitors as detektore van kosmiese strale, en die

analise van hulle data.

h. Tegnologiese innovasie-studies gebaseer op Astro-tegnologie.

Method of delivery: Full Time & Part time

Assessment methods:

The examination results of the dissertation count 100% towards the final module mark.


Die eksamineringsresultate van die verhandeling sal 100% van die finale modulepunt uitmaak.

GGFN871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:


within the field of Geography and Environmental Management; and to contribute to

disciplined thinking about relevant matters with particular reference to their area(s) of

specialisation.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Geography

and Environmental Management and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area

of specialisation.


problems in the field of Geography and Environmental Management.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of Geography

and Environmental Management and to understand and contextualise their findings.

The ability to make autonomous ethical decisions which affect knowledge production, or

complex organisational or professional issues, an ability to critically contribute to the

development of ethical standards specifically in Geography and Environmental Management.

The ability to access, process and manage information and to communicate their findings in

academically appropriate ways

An ability to effectively present and communicate the results of research to specialist and non-

specialist audiences using the resources of an academic-professional discourse.

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influence the field of Geography and Environmental Management.



Module uitkomste:

Gespesialiseerde kennis en insig om interaksie met en kritiek van navorsing en praktyke in die

veld van Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur te bewerkstellig; en om by te dra tot dissiplinêre

denke oor toepaslike aangeleenthede t.o.v. die spesialiseringsterrein.

Die vermoë om heersende prosesse waardeur kennis gegenereer word in die veld van Geografie

en Omgewingsbestuur te evalueer, en om gepaste prosesse van ondersoek in die

spesialiseringsterrein te kies.

Beheersing van toepaslike metodes en prosedures om praktiese en toegpaste probleme op die

terrein van Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur aan te spreek.

Die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme in ŉ spesialiseringsterrein binne Geografie

en Omgewingsbestuur aan te spreek en om die bevindings te verstaan en te kontekstualiseer.

Die vermoë om selfstandige etiese besluite te neem wat verband hou met generering van

kennis of komplekse organisatoriese of professionele kwessies; asook die vermoë om krities by

te dra tot die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde in Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur.

Die vermoë om inligting te ontsluit, verwerk en bestuur en die bevindinge op 'n akademies

aanvaarbare wyse te kommunikeer.

Die vermoë om die resultate van navorsing aan spesialiste en nie-spesialiste te kommunikeer

m.b.v die hulpbronne van ŉ akademies-professionele diskoers in Geografie en

Omgewingsbestuur.

Die vermoë om die konteks van navorsing en die toepaslike gevolge daarvan in die veld van

Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur te verstaan.

Die vermoë om eie leerstrategieë te ontwerp en gebruik wat onafhanklike leer, akademiese

sowel as professionele ontwikkeling in stand sal hou; effektief interaktief binne ŉ leer- of

professionele groep kan optree om daardeur leer te bevorder.




HDGH871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

To have advanced specialist knowledge to enable engagement with and critique of current

research or practices in the field of Hydrology and Geohydrology

The ability to conduct a relevant in-depth literature review and evaluate and critically manage

current knowledge in the field of Hydrology and Geohydrology

The ability to select appropriate research methodologies and plan an appropriate research

design in order to execute a research project with a view to solve challenging and relevant

research problems in the field of Hydrology and Geohydrology

The ability to correctly interpret research results and to effectively communicate such results

in the form of scientific papers

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The ability to make autonomous ethical decisions during the process of knowledge production,

thereby making a critical contribution to the development of ethical standards in the context

of research within the field of Hydrology and Geohydrology.

Demonstrate an ability to use the resources of academic and professional discourses to

communicate and defend substantial ideas that are the products of research

Module uitkomste:

Om gevorderde spesialis kennis te bekom en krities huidige navorsing of veld praktyke op die

gebied van Hidrologie en Geohidrologie te evalueer

Die vermoë om 'n relevante in-diepte literatuurstudie uit te voer en te evalueer op die gebied

van Hidrologie en Geohidrologie asook om huidige kennis krities te bestuur

Die vermoë om toepaslike navorsingsmetodes te identifiseer tesame met 'n gepaste

navorsingsontwerp ten einde 'n navorsingsprojek uit te voer met die doel om relevante

navorsing probleme op die gebied van Hidrologie en Geohidrologie aan te spreek

Die vermoë om navorsingsresultate korrek te interpreteer asook om sulke resultate in die vorm

van wetenskaplike artikels effektief te kommunikeer

Die vermoë om outonome etiese besluite te neem tydens die proses van kennisproduksie,

waardeur 'n kritieke bydrae gelewer word tot die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde binne die

veld van Hidrologie en Geohidrologie in die konteks van navorsing

Vermoë te demonstreer om gebruik te maak van akademiese en professionele hulpbronne, om

idees wat voorvloei uit navorsing te kommunikeer en verdedig



internal and external examiners.

HDMG871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:


research or practices in the field of Mining Hydrology

The ability to conduct a relevant in-depth literature review and evaluate and critically manage

current knowledge in the field of Mining Hydrology


design in order to execute a research project with a view to solve challenging and relevant

research problems in the field of Mining Hydrology


in the form of scientific papers



of research within the field of Mining Hydrology

Demonstrate an ability to use the resources of academic and professional discourses to

communicate and defend substantial ideas that are the products of research




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IPMM871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

The ability to identify a relevant research problem in the field of pest and /or disease or weed

management by integrating the above-mentioned skills and by thoroughly investigating

existent knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific literature.

Command of an applied competency in research methodology and in scientific penmanship.

The ability to carry out the desired research in view of solving the problem

The ability to evaluate the results scientifically in the context of the problem statement. The

ability to communicate the results scientifically.




ITRN872 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the learner is expected to:

Critically appraise available literature in order to justify a research question relating to research

study.

Formulate a feasible systematic literature review relating to a research area.

Justify the selection of an appropriate research method in order to fulfill the research

objectives.

Justify the selection of appropriate data analysis methods in order to fulfill the research

objectives.

Write a research proposal

Write a report on the studies and on the attainment of the objectives in an acceptable scientific



Assessment methods: Assessment regulations of the faculty for Master dissertations apply.

ITRW876 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Databases /

Databasisse

Module outcomes:


Is conversant with the Oracle structures and processes involved in back-up and repair; is

conversant with the various methods used for back-up and repair in an Oracle database; can

prevent and identify certain database problems that may occur, and know possible solutions

to such problems;

Can repair possible failures in Oracle databases;

Can describe the most important steps that are part of an adjustment methodology;

Can use Oracle aids for diagnosing problems with performance;

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Can configure memory structures for optimising the operation of the cache;

Can configure file structures in order to improve performance;

Can identify and solve problems with importing/exporting, storage and database

configuration;

Can identify and solve problems with competing at final usage;

Can configure memory and disc sources in order to optimise sorting;

Can do research in order to keep abreast of new developments and findings

Module uitkomste:

Die student sal na voltooiing van die module kan aantoon dat hy/sy:

Die Oracle-strukture en -prosesse wat betrokke is by rugsteun en herstel ken;

Die verskillende metodes ken wat gebruik word vir rugsteun en herstel in ’n Oracle-databasis;

Sekere databasisprobleme wat kan voorkom, kan identifiseer en moontlike oplossings daarvoor

ken;

Oracle-databasisse van moontlike probleme (failure) kan herstel;

Die belangrikste stappe wat deel uitmaak van ‘n Verstelmetodologie kan beskryf;

Oracle hulpmiddels kan gebruik om probleme met werkverrigting te diagnoseer;

Geheue-strukture kan konfigureer om die bewerkings van die cache te optimeer;

Lêerstrukture kan konfigureer om werkverrigting te verbeter;

Probleme met invoer/uitvoer, stoor en databasiskonfigurasie kan identifiseer en oplos;

Probleme met wedywering by slotgebruik kan identifiseer en oplos;

Geheue- en skyfbronne kan konfigureer om sortering te optimeer;

Navorsing kan doen om op hoogte te bly van nuwe verwikkelinge en bevindings.




Decision Support Systems

Module outcomes:

After completing the module the student will be able to indicate that he/she:

Has mastered the theory and practice of various modelling problems of especially

mathematical models;

Has mastered the technical language so that communication with colleagues can take place

with ease;

Can proceed in a problem-solving manner; display a love for the study field and show an

understanding of the relationship between reality, abstraction, model and solution and master

more specialised examples and problems if the module is taken as an m-module.

Module uitkomste:

Die student sal na voltooiing van die module kan aantoon dat hy/sy:

Die teorie en praktyk van verskeie modelleringsprobleme, van veral wiskundige modelle,

bemeester het;

Die vaktaal bemeester het sodat gemaklik met kollegas gekommunikeer kan word;

Probleemoplossend te werk kan gaan;

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ʽn Liefde vir die studieveld openbaar en begrip toon vir die verband tussen werklikheid,

abstraksie, model en oplossing;

Meer gespesialiseerde voorbeelde en probleme kan bemeester indien die module as M-module

geneem word.




Artificial Intelligence

Module outcomes:

At the end of the module the student must be able to do the following:

Define artificial Intelligence and critically evaluate a definition;

Describe the historical principles and history of the subject;

Discuss logical agents and the environments in which they operate;

Define the concept of rationality and apply it to intelligent agents;

Solve problems by making use of various informed and uninformed search methods;

Describe the history and applications of neural networks;

Explain the biological inspiration for neural networks;

Discuss and use various neural network models and architectures for solving practical

problems;

Describe the principles of knowledge-based agents;

Define proposition logic (both syntax and semantics);

Make inferences in proposition logic;

Define predicate logic (both syntax and semantics);

Make inferences in predicate logic;

Translate problem descriptions in predicate logic;

Construct proof of resolution;

Build a simple furnisher of proof for predicate logic;


Communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, by making use of appropriate technology;

Integrate and apply information from various modules in the solving of practical problems (the

outcomes will be achieved with the aid of one or more integrated evaluations);

Act in an ethical manner with regard to all aspects of artificial intelligence.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module sal die student in staat wees om die volgende te kan doen:

Kunsmatige Intelligensie te kan definieer en definisie krities te kan evalueer;

Die historiese grondslae en geskiedenis van die vak te kan beskryf;

Logiese agente en die omgewings waarin hulle opereer te kan bespreek;

Die begrip rasionaliteit te kan definieer en toe te pas op intelligente agente;

Probleme te kan oplos deur van verskeie ingeligte en oningeligte soekmetodes gebruik te maak;

Die geskiedenis en toepassings van neurale netwerke te kan beskryf;

Die biologiese inspirasie vir neurale netwerke te kan verduidelik;

Verskeie neurale netwerkmodelle en argitekture te kan bespreek en te kan gebruik om

praktiese probleme mee op te los;

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Die beginsels van kennisgebaseerde agente te kan beskryf;

Proposisielogika te kan definieer (beide sintaksis en semantiek);

Gevolgtrekkings (“inferences”) te kan maak in proposisielogika;

Predikaatlogika te kan definieer (beide sintaksis en semantiek);

Gevolgtrekkings (“inferences”) in predikaatlogika te kan maak;

Probleembeskrywings in predikaatlogika te kan vertaal;

Resolusiebewyse te kan konstrueer;

Eenvoudige bewysvoerder vir predikaatlogika te kan bou;

In groepe saam te werk;

Effektief te kan kommunikeer, mondelings sowel as skriftelik, deur van toepaslike

Tegnologie gebruik te maak;

Inligting uit verskeie modules te kan integreer en te kan aanwend in die oplos van praktiese

probleme (die uitkoms sal bereik word met behulp van een of meer

Geïntegreerde evaluerings);

Eties op te tree ten opsigte van alle aspekte rakende kunsmatige intelligensie.




Image Processing

Module outcomes:


mathematical background of image processing.

From a practical perspective students should demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to

solve image processing problems.


Discuss basic concepts of image processing with reference to examples of the use of image

processing, different imaging modalities, human visual perception, image acquisition, sampling

and quantization, representation of digital images and relationships between pixels;

Discuss and practically implement image enhancement in the spatial domain with reference to

grey level transforms as well as spatial filters for smoothing and sharpening of images;

Discuss and practically implement image enhancement in the frequency domain with

reference to the Fourier transform and its properties as well as smoothing, sharpening and

homomorphic filters;

Discuss and practically implement colour image processing with reference to the different

colour models and both pseudo-colour and full-colour processing;

Discuss and practically implement different image compression algorithms.

Discuss the use of mathematical morphology in image processing.

Discuss different image segmentation techniques with reference to edge detection and linking

as well as thresholding of images.

Discuss the representation and description of images with reference to the description of

boundaries and regions as well as the use of principal component analysis.

Discuss the practical use of image processing.

Discuss the application of the basic image processing techniques listed above in the fields of

document image processing and video processing.

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Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module, sal die student kan bewys lewer dat hy/sy oor voldoende kennis en

insig beskik oor die volgende onderafdelings van beeldverwerking:

Basiese beginsels van beeldverwerking; beeldverbetering in die ruimtelike en frekwensie

domeine; verwerking van kleur beelde: beeldkompressie; morfologiese beeldverwerking;

beeldsegmentasie; voorstelling en beskrywing van objekte in beelde;

Die gebruik van wiskundige morfologie in beeldverwerking kan bespreek;

Verskillende beeldsegmentasie tegnieke, met verwysing na randwaarneming en – verbinding

asook beelddrempelling, kan bespreek;

Die voorstelling en beskrywing van beelde, met verwysing na die beskrywing van rande en

gebiede asook die gebruik van hoofkomponentanalise, kan bespreek;

Die praktiese gebruik van beeldverwerking kan bespreek.

Basiese konsepte van beeldverwerking kan bespreek met verwysing na voorbeelde van die

gebruik van beeldverwerking, verskillende beeldingsmodaliteite, visuele persepsie by die mens,

beeldvaslegging, monstering en kwantisering;

Beeldverbetering in die ruimtelike domein, met verwysing na grysvlaktransforms asook

ruimtelike filters vir die gladmaak en skerpmaak van beelde, kan bespreek en prakties

implementeer;

Beeldverbetering in die frekwensie domein, met verwysing na die Fouriertransform en sy

eienskappe asook gladmaak, skerpmaak en homomorfiese filters, kan bespreek en prakties

implementeer.

Die verwerking van kleurbeelde, met verwysing na die verskillende kleurmodelle asook beide

pseudo-kleur en vol-kleur verwerking, kan bespreek en prakties implementeer.

Verskillende beeldkompressie algoritmes kan bespreek en implementeer.




Information Systems Engineering

Module outcomes:

After the completion of this module students should be able to:

Understand and apply project management in the IT context; understand and manage project

management process groups;

Understand and apply project integration management;

Understand and apply scope management; understand and apply time management;

Understand and apply cost management; understand and apply quality management;

Understand and apply human resource management;

Understand and apply communication management; understand and apply risk management;

understand and apply purchasing management.

At the end of the study the students will have a sound knowledge of different system

development methodologies. These include system development methods, underlying

approaches upon which system development methods are based, development process

models followed in system development methods, development techniques and aids used in

system development methods.

After the completion of this module students should be able to:

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Define and explain information system engineering; define and explain system development

methodology; explain acceptance of system development methodology in practice;

understand and apply STRADIS (Structured analysis, design, and implementation of

information systems); understand and apply IE (Information Engineering);

Understand and apply RUP (Rational Unified Process);

Understand and apply XP (Extreme Programming); understand and apply SSM (Soft Systems

Methodology); understand and apply ETHICS (Effective technical and human implementation

of computer-based systems);

Understand and apply MULTIVIEW 1 en 2; do a critical evaluation and comparison of system

development methodologies.

Students will be able to critically evaluate system development methodologies, and be able to

recommend a suitable methodology for a specific project.

Students will be able to apply system development methodologies and develop a large project

by means of it

Module uitkomste:

Studente behoort na die voltooiing van hierdie module:

Projekbestuur in die IT-konteks te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Projekbestuurprosesgroepe te verstaan en te kan bestuur;

Projekintegrasiebestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Omvangbestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas; tydbestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas;

kostebestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Kwaliteitbestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas; menslikehulpbronnebestuur te verstaan en

tekan toepas;

Kommunikasiebestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Risikobestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas; aankopebestuur te verstaan en te kan toepas.

Aan die einde van die studie sal die studente goeie kennis dra van verskillende

stelselontwikkelingsmetodologieë. Dit sluit in stelselontwikkelingsmetodes, onderliggende

benaderings waarop stelselontwikkelingsmetodes gebaseer is, ontwikkelingsprosesmodelle wat

gevolg word in stelselontwikkelingsmetodes, ontwikkelingstegnieke en hulpmiddels wat gebruik

word instelselontwikkelingsmetodes.

Studente behoort na die voltooiing van hierdie module:

Inligtingstelsel-ingenieurswese te kan definieer en verduidelik;

stelselontwikkelingsmetodologie te kan definieer en verduidelik;

Die aanvaarding van stelselontwikkelingsmetodologie in praktyk te kan verduidelik; stradis

(structured analysis, design, and implementation of information systems) te verstaan en te kan

toepas;

Ie (information engineering) te verstaan en te kan toepas; rup (rational unified process) te

verstaan en te kan toepas; xp (extreme programming) te verstaan en te kan toepas; ssm (soft

systems methodology) te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Ethics (effective technical and human implementation of computer-based systems) te verstaan

en te kan toepas;

Multiview 1 en 2 te verstaan en te kan toepas;

Kritiese beoordeling en vergelyking van stelselontwikkelingsmetodologieë te kan doen.

Studente sal stelselontwikkelingsmetodologieë krities kan beoordeel, en geskikte metodologie

vir n bepaalde projek kan aanbeveel.

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Studente sal stelsel-ontwikkelingsmetodologieë kan toepas en n groot projek daarmee kan

ontwikkel.


Assessment methods: Formative and summative assessment (Tests, exams practical evaluation).


Computer Security

Module outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the module the learners will be able to:

Discuss concepts of computer and information security and weaknesses in computerised

environments and understand how the threats can be controlled.

Know basic encryption and decryption schemes as well as the most important encryption

systems generally used.

Understand operating system controls, and reliable operating systems.

Identify security problems in computer systems, programs and information in businesses and

recommend measures to address these.

Discuss database concepts regarding information security and understand how threats can be

controlled.

Discuss network security threats and possible countermeasures.

Discuss administrative security within an IT environment and its economic aspects.

Identify and discuss privacy and legal issues within computer security.

Understand that security systems should be completed meticulously and in the agreed manner

and that confidential information should be handled as such.

Understand that computer resources should be used ethically and responsibly. The students

should know social and ethical issues within computer and information security.

Study and discuss other relevant computer and information security

Module uitkomste:

Na suksesvolle voltooiing van die module behoort die leerders in staat te wees om:

Konsepte van rekenaar- en inligtingsekuriteit en swakplekke in gerekenariseerde omgewings te

beskryf en te verstaan hoe sulke bedreigings gekontroleer kan word.

Basiese enkripsie- en dekripsie-skemas asook die belangrikste enkripsie-stelsels wat algemeen

gebruik word te ken.

Bedryfstelkontroles en betroubare bedryfstelsels te verstaan.

Sekuriteitsprobleme rakende rekenaarstelsels en programme en inligting in ondernemings te

identifiseer en maatreëls daarvoor aan te beveel.

Databasiskonsepte rondom inligtingsekuriteit te kan bespreek en te verstaan hoe hierdie

bedreigings gekontroleer kan word.

Netwerksekuriteitbedreigings te beskryf en te weet watter maatreëls daarteen ingestel kan

word.

Administratiewe sekuriteit in die IT-omgewing te bespreek en die ekonomiese aspekte daarvan

te verstaan.

Privaatheid en regsimplikasies binne rekenaarsekuriteit te identifiseer en te bespreek.



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Te verstaan dat rekenaarhulpbronne eties en verantwoordelik gebruik moet word. Die leerders

moet kennis dra van sosiale en etiese kwessies in rekenaar en inligtingsekuriteit.

Ander relevante rekenaar- en inligtingsekuriteit onderwerpe te bestudeer en te bespreek




Data Warehouses

Module outcomes:

At the end of the module the student will be able to:

Understand and discuss the basic principles of data warehouses, and must write down

explanations and elucidate these explanations by means of own examples;

Understand the life cycle of a data warehouse and discuss and apply each of the phases in

detail;

Set Up a dimensional model for a case study;

Discuss different software aids for data warehouses.

Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module sal die student in staat wees om:

Die basiese beginsels van datapakhuise te verstaan en te bespreek. Die student sal

verduidelikings kan neerskryf en hierdie verduidelikings met eie voorbeelde toelig;

Die lewensiklus van ’n datapakhuis verstaan en elkeen van die fases in besonderhede kan

bespreek;

Dimensionele model vir ‘n gevallestudie kan opstel;

Verskillende programmatuurhulpmiddele vir datapakhuise kan bespreek.



ITWV871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

The outcomes as described for the Honours Bachelors of Science module are further refined and

rounded off by this Master of Science.

The qualifiers in this program will be familiar with the general scientific methods of research, with

emphasis on research methodologies related to the study fields of Information

Technology/Information Systems/Computer Science.

These include:

Identification and formulation of a problem statement;

Thorough investigation of existing knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific literature;


Scientific evaluation of the results in the context of the problem statement;Scientific

communication of the results in the form of a dissertation


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MARR811 SEMESTER 1 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Radioanalytical Applications

Module outcomes:


Progressive and integrated knowledge and critical understanding of how radiopharmaceuticals

are produced and to specifically enable them to engage with the requirements for radionuclidic

and radiochemical purity;

Full understanding of reactors and accelerators operation and explain different types of

neutron sources

An ability to evaluate current processes applied in neutron radiography & diffraction and then

select appropriate principles for residual stress analysis,;

Expert understanding of- and ability to use- appropriate software for equipment control’

Ability to critique the radioanalytical techniques used to determine purity;

Innovative and critical understanding of the mining and mineral processing industries

associated with the natural occurring radioactive materials (norms), specifically, to apply the

radioanalytical techniques to determine the radiological impact of each radiation to humans

and the environment.




Environmental Applications

Module outcomes:


Innovative and integrated knowledge and full understanding of the various techniques used to

evaluate dam leakages, to specifically enable them to apply and critique the application of

isotope hydrology to determine the sustainable re-supply of underground water resources,

Specialised knowledge of various environmental radioanalytical techniques such as neutron

activation analysis and radiotracer measurement in environmental studies as well as sampling

and analysis of water, soil, and air,

An ability to apply radiotracers to perform environmental impact assessment,

Critical analysis of alternative approaches to environmental applications of nuclear radiation

and the ability to offer value-driven and logical arguments for judgements on the results.


Assessment methods Formative and summative assessment (Tests, exams, practical evaluation).


Radioactive Waste Management

Module outcomes:


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Full and critical understanding of the fundamental principles of radioactive waste management

enabling them to explain the approaches to radioactive waste categorisation for land

rehabilitation,

An ability to design and implement interventions for land rehabilitation strategies and the

approach to quantification of a land cleanup criteria,

The ability to use a range of advanced and specialised skills in the management of nuclear

waste from decommissioning and restoration activities

Skills in dealing with each of the the three main decommissioning tasks of

Progressive knowledge of appropriate legislation regarding radioactive waste minimization

and design and implement a strategy for the effective siting of a radioactive waste disposal

site.




Industrial Applications

Module outcomes:


Ability to use a range of advanced and specialised skills in Radiochemistry to explain the

principles of the interaction of high energy radiation with matter, and its application to the

sterilisation of medical devices and pharmaceutical products(citing innovative developments

in South Africa),

Critical and progressive knowledge to design and develop elements of industrial radiation

plants, inclusive of large Gamma irradiators, X-ray generators, and Electron beam accelerators,

An ability to evaluate and apply dosimetry and quality control measures in industrial radiation

processing in agriculture as well as the international traceability.




Title: Technology Management

Module outcomes:


Progressive and integrated knowledge of effective management of a business unit through

operational & financial planning, organising, and control,

An ability to initiate, defend and implement projects, and to evaluate whether value has been

added.

Critical analysis and interpretation of financial statements and a full understanding of the

budgeting process



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MARR873 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Mini - dissertation

Module outcomes:


An ability to conduct a comprehensive review of research in Applied Radiation Science to

identify and generate findings that will clarify a significant research problem that needs further

elucidation,

Under supervision, design, select, and apply appropriate and quantitative methods,

techniques, and technologies, to collect data for radiation science analysis of samples,

The capacity to engage in informed argument and reasoning, based on a principled defense of

substantial ideas that are the result of research and practices in applied radiation science,

Critically evaluate problems relevant to their specific project by applying and developing

intellectual independent research skills, applicable to nuclear science.


Assessment methods: Mini-dissertation (100%)

MENV871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:


An ability to contributie to the development of new knowledge

Skills in conduting research in Applied Radiation Science and Technology,

Critical analysis of past literature leading to a scientific formulation of a problem statement;

Ability to select appropriate and specific research methodology applied in radiation science,

Innovative ability to apply appropriate methodologies and techniques to investigate a chosen

research topic in Applied radiation science and technology.

Critical and outstanding evaluation of the findings and defence of own opinion therefrom.



MGEO871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate specialist knowledge to enable engagement with and critique of current research

and practices in the field of Geography.

Demonstrate an ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production within the

discipline of Geography and then to select an appropriate process of inquiry to address an

appropriate problem therein

Demonstrate a command of, design, and select appropriate methods, techniques and

processes in the research of Geography.

Exhibit the ability to design, select and apply appropriate and creative qualitative and/or

quantitative geographical and/or management methods, techniques, processes, technologies

to address complex and challenging problems within the field of Geography.

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Access, process and manage information in order to conduct a review on the current research

in the area of Geography.

Communicate and defend important ideas that are the products of research or development

in the area of Geography.

Exhibit ability to place research findings in context within the prevailing understanding of the

research problem within Geography and suggest solutions/intervention.

Demonstrate an ability to critically contribute to the development of ethical standards in

Geography context; also demonstrate an ability to make autonomous ethical decisions which

affect knowledge production or complex professional issues.




MIKS871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

The student should be able to :

Demonstrate advanced application of concepts, methods, ethics, theories and analytical

processes in relation to a chosen focus area of IKS

Access, analyse, transform and critically evaluate existing knowledge

Show ability to access, process, produce and communicate information effectively to

colleagues and other groups

Engage in independent IKS research and produce findings in the form of a research report

selecting from a range of appropriate research designs, methods, techniques and technologies

in the chosen focus area

Demonstrate advanced understanding of IKS values, principles of human rights and social

justice and competency in their application in the chosen focus field.


Assessment methods: The student shall submit a dissertation on a suitable research topic.

MKBN871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding to engage with and critique research

and practices within the field of Microbiology.

Demonstrate a command of relevant methods and procedures required to solve practical and

theoretical problems in the field of Microbiology.

Demonstrate the ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of

Microbiology and to understand and contextualise their findings.


own findings in academically appropriate ways.

Demonstrate an understanding of the context of their research and associated consequences

thereof to influence the field of Microbiology.

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Demonstrate self-regulated learning and responsibility for academic and professional

development; knowledge of the ethics of research and practice in Microbiology

Module uitkomste:

Gespesialiseerde kennis en begrip te toon om interaksie met en kritiek van navorsing en

praktyke in Mikrobiologie te bewerkstellig.

Bemeestering te toon van relevante metodes en prosedures wat vereis word om praktiese en

teoretiese probleme van Mikrobiologie op te los.

Te toon dat komplekse en uitdagende probleme in 'n gespesialiseerde Mikrobiologiese veld

aangespreek kan word en om eie bevindinge te verstaan en te kontekstualiseer.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om inligting in te samel, te verwerk en te bestuur en om eie

bevindinge te kommunikeer op akademies gepaste wyse.

Begrip te demonstreer van die konteks van eie navorsing en die geassosieerde gevolge daarvan

om die Mikrobiologiese veld te beïnvloed.

Self-gereguleerde leer en verantwoordelikheid vir akademiese en professionele ontwikkeling te

toon; kennis demonstreer van die etiek van navorsing en praktyk binne Mikrobiologie.

Method of delivery: Ful Time / Part Time



Evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of Microbiology and to choose

appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of specialisation.

Choose and apply appropriate methods, techniques, procedures or technologies to complex

practical and theoretical problems within Microbiology, with specific reference to their

specialisation area.

Analyse complex research questions in the field of Microbiology and to apply specialised

problem solving skills in identifying, conceptualising, designing and implementing methods of

enquiry to solve problems within their specialisation area.

Gather, analyse, evaluate and interpret relevant scientific literature and write a

comprehensive literature review regarding their specific project; conduct and write a

dissertation to communicate the findings, context and significance of their research.

Findings of their own research and how this relates to or can influence future research in their

area of specialisation.

Apply high levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability in own management of

learning; adhere to the requirements set by the University regarding ethical research practices.

Formal Formative:

Not applicable

Summative:

Dissertation that will be examined according to the Faculty guidelines by internal and external

examiners.

Assessment Plan:

Dissertation - 100%

Assesseringsplan:

Verhandeling - 100%

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Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Knowledge:

The student is equipped to master and apply Mathematics research methodologies and

techniques, which implies that he or she acquires the necessary expertise to identify within his

or her subject field a suitable research topic, acquire theoretical background knowledge,

submit relevant solution theories, formulate and prove theorems if necessary, and furnish

practical proof of the meaningfulness, implementability and accuracy of the new solution

theory.

Methods for committing the above process to paper in a scientific manner are acquired. The

student’s thorough fundamental training acquired beforehand in selected, advanced


Skills:

After the successful completion of the module the student will have mastered the

Mathematics way of thinking.

He or she will be able to master subject-matter and methods on his/her own, as well as to

control modern techniques, apparatus and software.

He or she will be able to function efficiently and independently in doing research in his/her

subject and/or to solve practical problems of a standard magnitude.

The student will therefore be able to act as a self-reliant scientist and take charge in dealing

with not only standard problems and projects, but also problems and projects of an advanced

nature, and also to undertake research projects in actual practice.




Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Knowledge:

The student is equipped to master and apply Applied Mathematics and Mathematics research

methodologies and techniques, which implies that he or she acquires the necessary expertise

to identify within his or her subject field a suitable research topic, acquire theoretical

background knowledge, submit relevant solution theories, formulate and prove theorems if

necessary, and furnish practical proof of the meaningfulness, implementability and accuracy

of the new solution theory.

Methods for committing the above process to paper in a scientific manner are acquired. The

student’s thorough fundamental training acquired beforehand in selected, advanced

theoretical subjects is embodied in thedissertation.



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Abstract Analysis I

Module outcomes:

Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of the module MTHS874

demonstrate a thorough and advanced knowledge of, and skill in

the deeper principles,

the methods,

the application of the theory

and the interface with related fields

regarding selected advanced aspects of the one or more of the following topics:

Regular Borel- and Radon measures, Fourier and Harmonic analysis, Banach function spaces,

Hilbert spaces, Operator theory, Locally Convex spaces, C*- and von Neumann algebras.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.







Abstract Analysis II

Module outcomes:

The module MTHS875 complements and extends the material covered in MTHS874 (Abstract

Analysis I).

Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of the module MTHS875

demonstrate a thorough and advanced knowledge of, and skill in

the deeper principles

the methods,



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Regular Borel- and Radon measures, Fourier and Harmonic analysis, Banach function spaces,

Hilbert spaces, Operator theory, Locally Convex spaces, C*- and von Neumann algebras.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.







Algebra I

Module outcomes:

Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of MTHS876 demonstrate a

thorough and advanced knowledge of, and skill in:


the methods,




Structures described by one or two binary operations on one set (for example groups, rings

and lattices), and/or

Structures described by one or two binary operations on a set, together with an action of a

second set on the first (for example vector spaces, modules, algebras and co-algebras).

The interface of algebraic structures with non-algebraic structures (Lie groups, ordered rings,

ordered groups, ordered fields, etc.).

The interface of algebraic structures with other study fields, including, but not limited to

algebraic topology, algebraic homology, algebraic graph theory or matrix theory.


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Assessment methods:







following:





context.







Algebra II

Module outcomes:

The module MTHS877 complements and extends the material covered in MTHS876 (Algebra I).




the methods,




Structures described by one or two binary operations on one set (for example groups, rings

and lattices), and/or

Structures described by one or two binary operations on a set, together with an action of a

second set on the first (for example vector spaces, modules, algebras and co-algebras).

The interface of algebraic structures with non-algebraic structures (lie groups, ordered rings,

ordered groups, ordered fields, etc.).

The interface of algebraic structures with other study fields, including, but not limited to

algebraic topology, algebraic homology, algebraic graph theory or matrix theory


Assessment methods:




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following:





context.







Discrete Structures I

Module outcomes:




the methods,




Theoretical Computer Science, Logic and Set Theory, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Discrete

Probability, Number Theory, Geometry, Game Theory, Complexity Theory


Assessment methods:







following:





context.




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Discrete Structures II

Module outcomes:

The module MTHS879 complements and extends the material covered in MTHS878 (Discrete

Structures I). Building on prior knowledge, the student should upon completion of MTHS879

demonstrate a thorough and advanced knowledge of, and skill in:


the methods




Theoretical Computer Science, Logic and Set Theory, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Discrete

Probability, Number Theory, Geometry, Game Theory, Complexity Theory


Assessment methods:







following:





context.







Principles and Paradigms: Pure Mathematics

Module outcomes:


thorough and advanced knowledge of, and skill in


the methods,


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regarding selected topics in Advanced Mathematics not covered by the other Masters level module

modules.

Such topics shall be jointly determined by the supervisor of the affected student, and the

chairperson of the subject group Mathematics, and shall be directly related to the chosen research

topic of the student.


Assessment methods:







following:





context.






NWON871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

At the end of this module the learner is expected to:

Critically appraise available literature in order to justify a research question relating to research

study.

Formulate a feasible systematic literature review relating to a research area.

Justify the selection of an appropriate research method in order to fulfill the research

objectives.

Justify the selection of appropriate data gathering en data analysis methods in order to fulfill

the research objectives.

Write a research proposal.

Write a report on the studies and on the attainment of the objectives in an acceptable scientific


Module uitkomste:

Aan die einde van die module word van die leerder verwag om:

Bestaande literatuur krities te kan evalueer om sodoende 'n navorsingsvraag te regverdig

verwant aan die navorsing.

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'n Stelselmatige literatuuroorsig te kan formuleer, verwant aan die navorsingsarea.

Die keuse van 'n gepaste navorsingsmetode te kan regverdig, om sodoende die

navorsingsdoelwitte te kan nakom.

Die keuse van gepaste metodes vir datainsameling en ontleding te kan regverdig, om sodoende

die navorsingsdoelwitte te kan nakom.

'n Navorsingsvoorstel te kan skryf.

'n Stelselmatige, logiese en oorredende verslag oor die studies en doelwitte te skryf, in 'n

aanvaarbare, wetenskaplike formaat.


Assessment methods: The student shall submit a mini-dissertation on a suitable topic.


Dissertation

Module outcomes:


within the field of environmental management; and to contribute to disciplined thinking about

relevant matters with particular reference to their area(s) of specialisation.

The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in the field of environmental

management and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of specialisation.


problems in the field of environmental management.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in a specialised field of environmental

management and to understand and contextualise their findings.

Demonstrate the ability to make autonomous ethical decisions which affect knowledge

production, or complex organisational or professional issues, an ability to critically contribute

to the development of ethical standards specifically in environmental management.


findings in academically appropriate ways (f and g)

An ability to effectively present and communicate the results of research to specialist and non-

specialist audiences using the resources of an academic-professional discourse.


influence the field of environmental management.



Module uitkomste:

Demonstreer gespesialiseerde kennis en begrip om interaksie met, en kritiek van, heersende

navorsing of praktyke binne die veld van omgerwingsbestuurveld te bewerkstellig; en om by te

dra tot denke oor relevante sake wat betref hul spesifieke rigting van spesialisasie.

Demonstreer die vermoë om heersende prosesse waardeur kennis gegenereer word, te

evalueer en om ŉ gepaste proses van ondersoek te selekteer vir die spesialiseringsrigting of

praktyk in omgewingsbestuur.

Demonstreer bemeestering van en vermoë om toepaslike en kreatiewe metodes en prosedures

te selekteer en toe te pas in omgewingsbestuur.

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Demonstreer die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme binne 'n spesialiseringsrigting

van omgewingsbestuur aan te spreek asook die begrip en kontekstualisering van enige

daaruitspruitende oplossings.

Demonstreer die vermoë om selfstandige etiese besluite wat kennisproduksie, of komplekse

organisatoriese of professionele aangeleenthede raak, te neem en 'n vermoë om krities by te

dra tot die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde in omgewingsbestuur.

Demonstreer die vermoë om inligting (akademiese, profes-sionele of beroepsgerigte diskoerse

as bronne) verwant aan omgewingsbestuur te ontgin, te prosesseer en te bestuur asook om die

betekenisvolle insigte daarvan op 'n akademiese wyse te kan kommunikeer (f en g).

Die vermoë om navorsingsresultate effektief aan spesialis en nie-spesialis gehore aan te bied

en te kommunikeer met behulp van 'n akademies-professionele diskoers.

'n Begrip van die konteks van hul navorsing en hoe die verwante gevolge daarvan die veld van

omgewingsbestuur te beïnvloed.

Demonstreer die vermoë om eie leerstrategieë te ontwerp en te gebruik wat onafhanklike leer,

akademiese – sowel as professionele ontwikkeling in stand hou, met inagneming van hul etiese

verantwoordelikheid.

Method of delivery: Part Time

Assessment methods: Assessment mark after examination and moderation of dissertation: 100 %

of the final mark.


Environmental Management II

Module outcomes:


and practices relating to global and national perspectives on environmental and sustainability

challenges; including all relevant environmental management and governance instruments.


management and governance and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of

specialisation.


problems in environmental management and governance instruments and approaches.


management and governance and to understand and contextualise their findings.

Demonstrate the ability to operate within the ethical requirements of environmental

management and governance.

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage information related environmental

management and governance and to communicate their findings in academically appropriate

ways.

Candidates exhibit the potential to act as leaders and experts in the field of environmental

management and governance.



Module uitkomste:

Demonstreer gespesialiseerde kennis om interaksie met, en kritiek van, heersende navorsing of

praktyke te bewerkstellig met betrekking tot internasionale en nasionale perspektiewe op

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uitdagings in volhoubaarheid, die omgewing asook alle relevante omgewingsbestuurs-

instrumente.


evalueer en om ŉ gepaste proses van ondersoek te selekteer vir die spesialiseringsarea of

praktyk in omgewingsbestuur.


te selekteer en toe te pas in omgewingsbestuur.

Demonstreer die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme binne die veld van

omgewingsbestuur aan te spreek deur die gebruik van ŉ wye verskeidenheid gespesialiseerde

vaardighede asook begrip vir die gevolge van enige daaruitspruitende oplossings of insigte te

verstaan.


omgewingsbestuur.


as bronne) verwant aan omgewingsbestuur te ontgin, te prosesseer en te bestuur asook om die

betekenisvolle insigte daarvan op 'n akademiese wyse te kan kommunikeer.

Demonstreer die leierskapsvermoë tot ingryping op ŉ toepaslike vlak binne ŉ sisteem gebaseer

op begrip van die hiërargiese verhoudings binne die sisteem.


akademiese – sowel as professionele ontwikkeling in stand sal hou.


Assessment methods: Assignments, practical reports, presentations and examination


Environmental Assessment II

Module outcomes:



challenges; including all relevant environmental assessment and governance instruments.


assessment and governance and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of

specialisation.


problems in environmental assessment and governance instruments and approaches.


assessment and governance and to understand and contextualise their findings.

Demonstrate the ability to operate within the ethical requirements of environmental

assessment and governance.

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage information related environmental

assessment and governance and to communicate their findings in academically appropriate

ways.

Candidates exhibit the potential to act as leaders and experts in the field of environmental

assessment and governance.



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Module uitkomste:


praktyke met betrekking tot internasionale en nasionale perspektiewe op uitdagings in

volhoubaarheid, die omgewing asook alle relevante omgewingsassesering-instrumente te

bewerkstellig.


evalueer en om ŉ gepaste proses van ondersoek te selekteer vir die spesialiseringsrigting of

praktyk in omgewingsassesering en -bestuur.


te selekteer en toe te pas in omgewingsassesering en -bestuur.

Demonstreer die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme binne die rigting van

omgewingsassesering en -bestuur aan te spreek asook die begrip en kontekstualisering van

enige daaruitspruitende oplossings.


omgewingsassesring en -bestuur.


as bronne) verwant aan omgewingsassesering te ontgin, te prosesseer en te bestuur asook om

die betekenisvolle insigte daarvan op 'n akademiese wyse te kan kommunikeer.



Demonstreer die vermoë om eie leerstrategieë te ontwerp en te gebruik wat onafhanklike leer,





Management of Ecological Drivers in Aquatic Systems

Module outcomes:




The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in relation to ecological

water requirements and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of

specialisation.


problems related to ecological water requirements and specifically ecological drivers in aquatic

systems.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in relation to ecological water

requirements and ecological drivers in equatic systems, and to understand and contextualise

their findings.

Demonstrate the ability to operate within the ethical requirements of water management and

governance.

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage information related to ecological water

requirements and to communicate their findings in academically appropriate ways.

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Candidates exhibit the potential to act as leaders and experts in the field of water management

and governance.



Module uitkomste:




instrumente.



praktyk in water bestuur.


te selekteer en toe te pas in water bestuur en spesifiek ekologiese drywers in akwatiese sisteme.

Demonstreer die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme binne die veld van water

bestuur aan te spreek deur die gebruik van ŉ wye verskeidenheid gespesialiseerde vaardighede

asook begrip vir die gevolge van enige daaruitspruitende oplossings of insigte te verstaan.

Demonstreer die vermoë om selfstandige etiese besluite te neem wat verband hou met water

bestuur.


as bronne) verwant aan water bestuur te ontgin, te prosesseer en te bestuur asook om die









Management of Ecological Responders in Aquatic Systems

Module outcomes:




The ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in relation to ecological

water requirements and to choose appropriate processes of enquiry for the area of

specialisation.


problems related to ecological water requirements and specifically ecological drivers in aquatic

systems.

The ability to address complex and challenging problems in relation to ecological water

requirements and ecological drivers in equatic systems, and to understand and contextualise

their findings.

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Demonstrate the ability to operate within the ethical requirements of water management and

governance.

Demonstrate the ability to access, process and manage information related to ecological water

requirements and to communicate their findings in academically appropriate ways.

Candidates exhibit the potential to act as leaders and experts in the field of water management

and governance.



Module uitkomste:




instrumente.



praktyk in water bestuur.


te selekteer en toe te pas in water bestuur en spesifiek ekologiese drywers in akwatiese sisteme.

Demonstreer die vermoë om komplekse en uitdagende probleme binne die veld van water

bestuur aan te spreek deur die gebruik van ŉ wye verskeidenheid gespesialiseerde vaardighede

asook begrip vir die gevolge van enige daaruitspruitende oplossings of insigte te verstaan.

Demonstreer die vermoë om selfstandige etiese besluite te neem wat verband hou met water

bestuur.


as bronne) verwant aan water bestuur te ontgin, te prosesseer en te bestuur asook om die









Integrated Waste Management

Module outcomes:

An integrated knowledge of and engagement in integrated waste management and of

theories, techniques and requirements relevant to waste management as well as the ability to

critically evaluate and apply these concepts.

The ability to gather multiple sources of knowledge and information within the field of

integrated waste management, and critically evaluate, review and apply this knowledge.

Contextualize and critically comment on the complex nature of integrated waste management

and how it relates to unfamiliar contexts and other fields of environmental management.

The ability to select, critically evaluate and apply a range of different but appropriate tools,

techniques, requirements and best practices related to integrated waste management, and to

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reflect on and propose suggestions to effectively manage waste throughout the entire waste

management life cycle.

Module uitkomste:

Geïntegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid by geïntegreerde afvalbestuur, en van teorieë,

tegnieke en vereistes ten opsigte van afvalbestuur sowel as die vermoë om hierdie konsepte

krities te evalueer en toe te pas.

Die vermoë om kennis en inligting oor geïntegreerde afvalbestuur in te samel en krities te

evalueer, te hersien, en toe te pas.

Kontekstualiseer die komplekse aard van geïntegreerde afvalbestuur en lewer ingeligte

kommentaar oor hoe dit met onbekende kontekste en ander dissiplines in omgewingsbestuur

verband hou.

Die vermoë om 'n reeks verskillende, maar toepaslike hulpmiddels, tegnieke, vereistes en beste

praktyke wat op geïntegreerde afvalbestuur betrekking het, te selekteer, krities te evalueer en

toe te pas, en om na te dink en voorstelle te maak vir doeltreffende afvalbestuur oor die hele

afvalbestuurlewensiklus heen.




Waste Management Law And Governance

Module outcomes:

An integrated knowledge of and engagement in integrated waste management legislation and

governance (including international obligations, policies, laws, regulations, norms and

standards, etc.) relevant to waste management as well as the ability to critically evaluate and

apply these concepts.

The ability to gather multiple sources of knowledge and information applicable to waste

management legislation and governance, and evaluate, review and apply this knowledge;

Contextualize and critically comment on the complex nature of waste management legislation

and governance, and how it relates to unfamiliar contexts and other fields of environmental

management.

The ability to select, review, evaluate and apply a range of different but appropriate legislative

requirements related to integrated waste management, and to reflect on and propose

suggestions to effectively manage waste within the South African legal framework.

Module uitkomste:

Geïntegreerde kennis van en betrokkenheid by wetgewing en korporatiewe bestuur

(insluitende internasionale verpligtinge, beleide, wette, regulasies, norme en standaarde, ens.)

van geïntegreerde afvalbestuur sowel as die vermoë om die konsepte krities te evalueer en toe

te pas.

Die vermoë om kennis en inligting oor die wetgewing en korporatiewe bestuur van

geïntegreerde afvalbestuur in te samel en krities te evalueer, te hersien, en toe te pas.

Kontekstualiseer die komplekse aard van die wetgewing en korporatiewe bestuur van

geïntegreerde afvalbestuur, en lewer ingeligte kommentaar oor hoe dit met onbekende

kontekste en ander dissiplines in omgewingsbestuur verband hou.

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Die vermoë om 'n reeks verskillende, maar toepaslike wetlike vereistes wat op geïntegreerde

afvalbestuur betrekking het, te selekteer, krities te evalueer en toe te pas, en om na te dink en

voorstelle te maak vir doeltreffende afvalbestuur binne die Suid-Afrikaanse regsraamwerk.




Conservation Leadership /

Bewaringsleierskap

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student will demonstrate the following:

A critical understanding of the essential features and important distinguishing characteristics

of environmental ethics;

The ability to critically reflect on conservation issues from a conservation psychology

perspective by applying psychological principles to behavioural change in support of

conservation.

A conceptual and critical understanding of the pluralistic ideologies, world views and motives

that underpin conservation framings.

An in depth understanding of the conservation leadership skills required in the conservation

context.

Method of delivery: Part Time (Contact)

Assessment methods:

An integrated approach to assessment will be followed through the use of different strategies,

which include written assignments / examinations, continual assessments, seminars, individual and

group presentations and practical exercises. The student mastered the outcomes if he/she can:

Recognize and deploy ethical discourse for leadership in environmental fields.

Describe the behavioural causes of environmental problems and specify the psychological

factors that lead people to engage in conservation behaviour.

Identify effective leadership strategies to deal with different conservation framings towards

achieving conservation outcomes.

Apply their knowledge of conservation leadership skill requirements to effectively deal with

conservation challenges.


Futures Thinking /

Toekomsbeplanning

Module outcomes:

After completion of the module, the student will demonstrate the following:

A critical understanding of the legal and policy context for conservation governance.

An in depth understanding of different conservation

governance approaches and instruments.

A critical theoretical understanding of different futures thinking paradigms.

A practical understanding of the application of different futures thinking approaches and

methods within the conservation context.

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Method of delivery: Part Time (Contact)

Assessment methods:

An integrated approach to assessment will be followed through the use of different strategies,

which include written assignments / examinations, continual assessments, seminars, individual and

group presentations and practical exercises. The student mastered the outcomes if he/she can:

Conceptualize different conservation governance approaches and instruments

Select and design the optimal hybrid / combination of approaches towards achieving a

particular conservation outcome.

Use futures thinking paradigms to frame particular conservation challenges.

Select and apply different futures thinking approaches and methods to conservation

challenges.

OMWN871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and knowledge literacy regarding the field of environmental

sciences.

Demonstrate a command of, design, and select appropriate methods, techniques and

processes in the research of environmental sciences.

Use wide range of specialised skills in identifying, and conceptualising methods of enquiry to

address complex and challenging problems within the field of environmental sciences.

Access, process and manage information in order to conduct a review on the current research

in the area of environmental sciences.

Produce and communicate information regarding his/her research in the field of

environmental sciences.

Place his/her research findings in context within the prevailing understanding of the research

problem within environmental sciences and suggest solutions/intervention.

Make autonomous ethical decisions, to operate independently and take full responsibility for

his/her own work

Module uitkomste:

Gespesialiseerde kennis en kennisgeletterdheid met betrekking tot die veld van

omgewingswetenskappe te demonstreer.

Bemeestering, ontwerp en keuse van toepaslike metodes, tegnieke en prosesse in die navorsing

van omgewingswetenskappe te demonstreer.

'n wye reeks gespesialiseerde vaardighede te implimenteer in die identifisering en

konseptualisering van ondersoekmetodes om komplekse en uitdagende probleme in die veld

van omgewingswetenskappe aan te spreek.

Inligting in te samel, te prosesseer en te bestuur sodat 'n omvattende oorsig van die leidende

navorsing in die area van omgewingswetenskappe verskaf kan word.

Inligting rakende sy/haar navorsingsveld in omgewingswetenskappe te produseer en te

kommunikeer

Sy/haar navorsingsbevindings in konteks met die heersende begrip van die navorsingsprobleem

binne omgewingswetenskappe te stel en om oplossings/intervensies voor te stel.

Outonomies etiese besluite te neem, onafhanklik te funksioneer en toerekenbaar te wees vir

sy/haar eie werk.

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PLKN871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Knowledge of the botanical field of specialisation (ecology, molecular biology, physiology or

taxonomy) of terrestrial or aquatic environments.

Ability to evaluate relevant literature in the field of specialisation.

Ability to address complex problems within the field of specialisation by applying skills to

identify, conceptualise and design relevant research questions.

Application of appropriate and creative methods, techniques, processes or technologies to

address practical or theoretical problems in the field of specialisation.

Adoption of appropriate, responsible and approved ethical decisions for knowledge

production in the field of specialisation.

Ability to implement appropriate procedures to collect, process and analyse data in the field

of specialisation, and the initiation and implementation of good management practices to

meet the goals of the study.

Independent thought and responsibility for the research in the field of specialisation, and to

communicate and defend findings in academically appropriate ways.

Module uitkomste:

Kennis van die plantkundige spesialiseringsrigting (ekologie, molekulêre biologie, fisiologie of

taksonomie) van terrestriële of akwatiese omgewings.

Vermoë om toepaslike literatuur in die spesialiseringsrigting te evalueer.

Vermoë om ingewikkelde probleme binne die spesialiseringsrigting aan te spreek deur die

toepassing van vaardighede om vraagstukke te identifiseer, konseptualiseer en te ontwerp.

Aanwending van toepaslike en kreatiewe metodes, tegnieke, prosesse of tegnologieë om

praktiese of teoretiese probleme in die spesialiseringsrigting aan te spreek.

Inkorporering van toepaslike, verantwoordelike en goedgekeurde etiese besluite vir

kennisproduksie binne die spesialiseringsrigting.

Vermoë om geskikte prosedures te volg om data in te samel, te bestuur, te verwerk en te

analiseer in die spesialiseringsrigting, asook die inisiëring en implementering van goeie

bestuurspraktyke om die doelstellings van die studie te bereik.

Onafhanklike denke en verantwoordelikheid vir navorsing in die spesialiseringsrigting, asook

om bevindinge te kommunikeer en te verdedig op akademies verantwoordbare maniere.




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RSWW811 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Research Methodology /

Navorsingsmetodologie

Module outcomes:

On completing this module the student will be able to demonstrate that he/she is ready for

undertaking the literature study, for writing a research proposal, and for formulating a

research strategy, with a view to a dissertation in his/her subject field (which may include that

the student should be able to present the literature study in the form of an article); that he/she

knows how to consult and correctly quote sources without committing plagiarism.

The student will demonstrate that he/she is conversant with the contents of the "guide to

postgraduate study" and with the IMU statement on best practice in research, that he/she is

able to choose and apply an appropriate research method, and that he/she is able to conduct

research in an ethically correct manner.

On completing this module the student will be able to write a research proposal.

Module uitkomste:

Die student sal by voltooiing van hierdie module kan aantoon dat hy/sy met die oog op 'n

verhandeling in sy/haar vakgebied gereed is om die literatuurstudieuit te voer, ‘n

navorsingsvoorstel te skryf, en ‘n navorsingsstrategie te formuleer (wat kan behels dat die

student die literatuurstudie in artikelvorm moet aanbied), en weet hoe om bronne te raadpleeg

en korrek aan te haal, sonder om plagiaat te pleeg.

Die student sal kan aantoon dat hy/sy vertroud is met die inhoud van die “handleiding vir

nagraadse studie” en met die IMU verklaring oor beste beleid in navorsing, in staat is om 'n

geskikte navorsingsmetode te kies en toe te pas, en navorsing te kan doen op ‘n eties korrekte

manier.

Die student sal by voltooiing van hierdie module in staat wees om 'n navorsingsvoorstel te skryf.

Method of delivery: Full Time / Part Time (Occasional scheduled lectures and hands-on

demonstrations in support of reading assignments)

Assessment methods:

Formative and summative assessment: Assignments and exam.

Students have reached the outcomes of this module if they can furnish proof that they are able to

do the following:

2 % Compile a suitable list of references for the study of a selected topic.

10% Give evidence that he/she is familiar with the philosophical foundation of the

mathematical sciences.

7% Give evidence that he/she is familiar with the accepted standard for academic writing.

48% (or 58%) Able to work through a short research paper (or topic in a book/journal) and give

a presentation on that topic with insight.

8% Able to design a research strategy for the chosen topic.

15% Successfully submit a research title and proposal for the MSc study to the Faculty

management for title registration, and also successfully submit a research plan to the study

leader and research director.

10% Where applicable able to give evidence that he/she has the necessary background to

perform statistical analysis of data

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Research Methods in Mathematical Sciences /

Navorsingsmetodes in Wiskundige Wetenskappe

Module outcomes:

On completing this module the student will be able to demonstrate that he/she is ready for

undertaking the literature study, for writing a research proposal, and for formulating a

research strategy, with a view to a dissertation in his/her subject field (which may include that

the student should be able to present the literature study in the form of an article); that he/she

knows how to consult and correctly quote sources without committing plagiarism.

The student will demonstrate that he/she is conversant with the contents of the "guide to

postgraduate study" and with the IMU statement on best practice in research, that he/she is

able to choose and apply an appropriate research method, and that he/she is able to conduct

research in an ethically correct manner.

On completing this module the student will be able to write a research proposal.

Module uitkomste:

Die student sal by voltooiing van hierdie module kan aantoon dat hy/sy met die oog op 'n

verhandeling in sy/haar vakgebied gereed is om die literatuurstudieuit te voer, ‘n

navorsingsvoorstel te skryf, en ‘n navorsingsstrategie te formuleer (wat kan behels dat die

student die literatuurstudie in artikelvorm moet aanbied), en weet hoe om bronne te raadpleeg

en korrek aan te haal, sonder om plagiaat te pleeg.

Die student sal kan aantoon dat hy/sy vertroud is met die inhoud van die “handleiding vir

nagraadse studie” en met die IMU verklaring oor beste beleid in navorsing, in staat is om 'n

geskikte navorsingsmetode te kies en toe te pas, en navorsing te kan doen op ‘n eties korrekte

manier.

Die student sal by voltooiing van hierdie module in staat wees om 'n navorsingsvoorstel te skryf.

Method of delivery: Full Time / Part Time (Occasional scheduled lectures and hands-on

demonstrations in support of reading assignments)

Assessment methods:

Formative and summative assessment: Assignments and/ or exam.


Research Communication

Module outcomes:

On completion of this module the student would have shown that he/she is capable of

communicating research results in writing and verbally according to the standard practices in

the subject field.

The student will be able to present a lecture on research results that will include the necessary

skills in making use of modern aids (such as the data projector), and he/she must submit a

typed article from the work in his/her dissertation for examination.

The student must have the skills to use the generally accepted word processing package of

his/her subject field and prepare the article by means of that.

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Module uitkomste:

Die student sal by die voltooiing van hierdie module aangetoon het dat hy/sy in staat is om

navorsingsresultate skriftelik en mondeling volgens die standaard praktyke in die vakgebied te

kommunikeer.

Die student sal 'n voordrag oor navorsingsresultate kan aanbied, wat insluit die vaardigheid

om van moderne hulpmiddels (soos die data-projektor) gebruik te maak en hy/sy sal 'n getikte

artikel uit die werk van sy/haar verhandeling vir eksaminering aanbied.

Die student sal oor die vaardigheid beskik om die algemeen aanvaarde

woordverwerkingspakket van sy vakgebied te gebruik en die artikel met behulp hiervan voor te

berei.

Method of delivery: Full Time / Part Time (Scheduled lectures)

Assessment methods: Summative assessment - Assignments

SBEL871 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

Illustrate the ability to independently conduct research under guidance, and collect, process,

analyse, evaluate and interpret data and to document these findings meaningfully in a

dissertation.

Illustrate the ability to apply advanced subject-specific and integrated planning knowledge and

skills in addressing planning issues and in identifying, analysing and solving complex and

abstract problems.

Illustrate sufficient knowledge of related literature, mastery of appropriate techniques and

analytical methods, and the ability to remain at the forefront of the latest policy and practices

in planning;

Illustrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in these studies meaningfully

in order to reflect significant insight.

Demonstrate advanced and specialised skills, appropriate to the Urban and Regional Planning

discipline, to communicate research findings to a range of audiences with different levels of

knowledge or expertise.

Module uitkomste:

Illustreer die vermoë om selfstandig navorsing uit te voer onder toesig, data te versamel, te

verwerk, te analiseer, te evalueer en te interpreteer en dit sinvol in ŉ verhandeling op te skryf.

Illustreer die vermoë om gevorderde vakspesifieke en geïntegreerde beplanningskennis en -

vaardighede toe te pas om beplanningsvraagstukke aan te pak en probleme te identifiseer,

analiseer en op te los.

Illustreer voldoende bekendheid met verbandhoudende literatuur, bemeestering van toepaslike

en analitiese metodes en die vermoë om op die voorpunt te bly van die nuutste wetgewing en

praktyke in beplanning.

Illustreer die vermoë om die kennis en vaardighede opgedoen in hierdie studie sinvol toe te pas

ten einde betekenisvolle insig te reflekteer.

Demonstreer gevorderde en gespesialiseerde vaardighede toepaslik vir Stads-en-

Streeksbeplannings dissipline, ten einde navorsingsbevindings te kommunikeer met

verskillende gehore uit verskillende vlakke van kennis en kundigheid.

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STTK884 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Advanced Resampling Methods /

Hersteekproefnemingsmetodes

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of resampling methods and advance critical understanding and


Advanced research skills by assimilating information from various sources within the field of

resampling methods and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of resampling

methods where traditional methods are not tractable.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing resampling methods to solve advanced real-

world problems

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van hersteekproefnemingsmetodes en 'n gevorderde kritiese begrip en

toepassing van hierdie metodes.

Gevorderde navorsingsvaardighede deur inligting uit verskillende bronne te verwerk binne die

veld van hersteekproefneming en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme raak te sien wat te gekompliseerd is om met tradisionele metodes op

te los, en dan hierdie probleme te kan oplos met behulp van hersteekproefnemingsmetodes.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardigheid deur van hersteekproefnemingsmetodes gebruik

te maak om werklike probleme op te los.




Apply a wide range of advanced nonparametric inferential techniques to situations where

classical analytical methods cannot be applied or when conventional bootstrap methods do

not give satisfactory answers.

Prove the necessary theoretical results concerning complex regression situations like

generalized linear models, certain nonlinear models, semi and nonparametric regression

models and survival models, as well as new inference concerning time series and point

processes.

Derive and prove the asymptotic properties of the bootstrap technique and compare these

results to normal theory.

Discuss the various resampling methods as well as be able to critically evaluate the strengths

and weaknesses of each approach.

Identify which problems and inference tasks can be solved by applying the bootstrap method

and use software packages to perform statistical inference for certain problems which were

previously not possible.

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Demonstrate research capabilities in the sense of interpretation, and verbal and written



Advanced Statistical Models /

Gevorderde Statistiese Modelle

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of non-parametric regression and advance critical understanding and

application of this type of regression.


non-parametric statistics and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of non-parametric

regression, especially in the cases where traditional regression does not provide adequate

answers.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing non-parametric regression methods to solve

advanced real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van nie-parametriese regressie en 'n gevorderde kritiese begrip en

toepassing van hierdie regressie.


veld van nie-parametriese regressie en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en op te los met behulp van nie-

parametriese regressie, veral in die gevalle waar tradisionele regressie metodes nie voldoende

antwoorde gee nie.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardigheid deur van nie-parametriese regressie metodes

gebruik te maak om werklike probleme op te los.




Derive and prove theoretical results relating to various type of non-parametric regression

models (including nonparametric regression techniques for time series data) and specific

smoothing techniques including kernel smoothing methods, orthogonal series estimators and

spline smoothers.

Use non-parametric regression in practical situations to explain the relationship between

variables and to give answers to real-world problems.


presentation of the solution of unseen regression

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Advanced Multivariate Statistics /

Gevorderde Meerveranderlike Statistiek

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of a variety of Multivariate Statistical methods and advance critical

understanding and application of these methods.


Multivariate Statistics and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of Multivariate

Statistical methods, especially in the so-called big-data environment.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing Multivariate Statistical methods to solve

advanced real-world problems.

Advanced ethical behaviour by making autonomous ethical decisions with regards to the

analysis of big-data.

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van ‘n verskeidenheid Meerveranderlike Statistiese metodes en 'n

gevorderde kritiese begrip en toepassing van hierdie metodes.


veld van Meerveranderlike Statistiek en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en op te los met behulp van

Meerveranderlike Statistiese tegnieke, veral in die sogenaamde “big-data” omgewing.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardigheid deur van Meerveranderlike Statistiese tegnieke

gebruik te maak om werklike probleme op te los.

Gevorderde etiese gedrag deur selfstandige etiese besluite te neem met betrekking tot die

analise van “big-data”.


Assessment methods:


Apply a wide range of advanced Multivariate Statistical techniques to help make sense out of

high dimensional data.

Derive and prove theoretical results relating to a variety of Multivariate Statistical methods,

such as principal components, factor analysis, canonical correlation analysis, classification,

clustering, MANOVA, partial least squares and support vector machines.

Apply suitable multivariate techniques in a multivariate time series setting.

Identify the appropriate multivariate analysis technique that should be applied to various

problems and then be able to effectively implement these analyses with the aid of software

packages.

Effectively use Multivariate Statistical techniques to analyse big-data in such a way that useful

information can be extracted from these large data sets.

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presentation of the solution of unseen multivariate statistical problems. These solutions

should be presented in an ethical manner.


Advanced Probability Theory /

Gevorderde Waarskynlikheidsleer

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of measure theoretical probability theory and advance critical



probability theory and critically evaluate and review this information.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing results from probability theory to analyse and

address complex or abstract problems.

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van maat-teoretiese waarskynlikheidsleer en 'n gevorderde kritiese begrip

en toepassing van hierdie veld.


veld van waarskynlikheidsleer en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardighede deur van waarskynlikheidsleer resultate gebruik

te maak om komplekse en abstrakte probleme te analiseer en op te los.


Assessment methods:


Derive and prove theoretical results relating to sigma-algebras, measure spaces, product

spaces, stopping times, martingales, independence of random variables, limit theorems for U-

statistics, empirical processes and other related concepts.

Derive, understand and apply the following fundamental theorems of probability theory:

- the Borel-Cantelli theorem,

- the Central Limit theorem,

- the monotone convergence theorem,

- Fubini’s theorem,

- Kolmogorov consistency theorem and the zero one law,

- the Radon Nikodym theorem,

- the law of large numbers

- other related theorems


presentation of the solution of unseen probability theory.

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Advanced Time Series Models /

Gevorderde Tydsreeksmodelle

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of Time Series methods and advance critical understanding and



Time Series and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of Time Series

methods.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing Time Series to address advanced real-world

problems.

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van tydreeksmetodes en 'n gevorderde kritiese begrip en toepassing van

hierdie metodes.


veld van tydreekse en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en op te los met behulp van tydreeks

analise.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardigheid deur van tydreekse gebruik te maak om

gevorderde werklike probleme aan te spreek.


Assessment methods:


Explain and prove the theoretical concepts related to various Time Series models.

Explain the differences between the various models discussed as well as displaying insight into

the correct choice of model based on the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Explain, derive and prove results related to the practical and theoretical aspects of the spectral

analysis of time series data.

Use Time Series models in practical situations to explain time dependent phenomena and to

solve real-world problems.


presentation of the solution of unseen time series problems.


Advanced Stochastic Processes /

Gevorderde Stogastiese Prosesse

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of Stochastic Processes and advance critical understanding and

application of these processes.

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Stochastic Processes and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of the appropriate

Stochastic Process.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing results from the theory of Stochastic

Processes to analyse and address complex, abstract, or real-world problems.

Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van Stogastiese Prosesse en 'n gevorderde kritiese begrip en toepassing van

hierdie prosesse.


veld van Stogastiese Prosesse en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en op te los met behulp van ‘n toepaslike

Stogastiese Proses.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardighede deur teoretiese resultate van Stogastiese

Prosesse te gebruik om komplekse, abstrakte, of werklike probleme te analiseer en op te los.


Assessment methods:

Formative assessments: Assignments, class tests, homework, and projects that integrate the

various outcomes of the module.

Summative assessments: Exam

STTN872 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation /

Verhandeling

Module outcomes:

Knowledge:

The student is equipped to master and apply Mathematical Statistics research methodologies

and techniques, which implies that they acquire the necessary expertise to identify within their

subject field a suitable research topic, acquire theoretical background knowledge, submit

relevant solution theories, formulate and prove theorems if necessary, and furnish practical

proof of the meaningfulness, usefulness, and accuracy of the new solution theory.




Skills:

After the successful completion of the module the student will have mastered a statistical way

of thinking and will be able to master subject-matter and methods on their own, as well as to

employ modern techniques and software.

The student will be able to function efficiently and independently in solving research problems

in their subject.

The student will therefore be able to act as a self-reliant scientist and oversee and manage not

only standard problems and projects, but also problems and projects of an advanced nature.

In addition, the student will also be able to undertake research projects in actual practice.

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The student should also demonstrate that they have the skill to report findings and results in

an ethically responsible manner.

Module uitkomste:

Kennis:

Die student word toegerus om Wiskundige Statistiek navorsingsmetodologieë en –tegnieke te

bemeester en toe te pas, wat impliseer dat die student die nodige kundigheid verwerf om in

hulle vakgebied ‘n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp te identifiseer, teoretiese agtergrondskennis

in te win, toepaslike oplossingsteorieë voor te lê, stellings te formuleer en te bewys indien

nodig, en praktiese bewys te lewer van die sinvolheid, implementeerbaarheid en korrektheid

van die nuwe oplossingsstrategieë.

Metodes om die bostaande proses wetenskaplik op te skryf, word aangeleer.

Die student se vooraf diepgaande, fundamentele opleiding in geselekteerde, gevorderde

vakteoretiese onderwerpe word in die verhandeling vergestalt.

Vaardighede:

Na suksesvolle voltooiing van die module sal die student 'n statistiese denkwyse bemeester het.

Die student sal in staat wees om selfstandig leerstof en metodes te bemeester, asook moderne

tegnieke en sagteware te gebruik.

Die student sal doeltreffend en selfstandig kan funksioneer om navorsingsprobleme van

standaard omvang in sy vak op te los.

Die student sal dus as selfstandige wetenskaplike kan optree en leiding neem om standaard tot

gevorderde probleme en projekte af te handel, sowel as om navorsingsprojekte te kan

onderneem in die praktyk.

Die student moet kan demonstreer dat hulle die vermoë het om resultate en bevindinge op 'n

etiese verantwoordbare manier te kan weergee.


Assessment methods:

According to the faculty's given rules for the examination of dissertations.

Ultimately, the dissertation will count 100/180 of the final mark.

STTN884 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Advanced Survival Models /

Gevorderde Oorlewingsteorie

Module outcomes:


Advanced knowledge of a variety of Survival Analysis methods and advance critical



Survival Analysis and critically evaluate and review this information.

The ability to identify, analyse, and effectively solve problems with the help of Survival

Analysis.

Advance problem solving skills by implementing methods in Survival Analysis to solve advanced

real-world problems.

Advanced ethical behaviour by making autonomous ethical decisions with regards to the

analysis of survival data.

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Module uitkomste:


Gevorderde kennis van ‘n verskeidenheid oorlewingsteorie metodes en 'n gevorderde kritiese



veld van oorlewingsteorie en hierdie inligting krities te evalueer en te hersien.

Die vermoë om probleme te identifiseer, te analiseer en op te los met behulp van tegnieke in

oorlewingsteorie.

Gevorderde probleemoplossingsvaardigheid deur van oorlewingsteorie tegnieke gebruik te

maak om werklike probleme op te los.

Gevorderde etiese gedrag deur selfstandige etiese besluite te neem met betrekking tot die

analise van oorlewingsdata.


Assessment methods: Class tests, assignments, exam

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY / DOCTOR PHILOSOPHIAE

AECM971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate expertise and critical knowledge of a specialised area in Agricultural Economics

and/or across specialised or applied areas.

Demonstrate an ability to develop new methods, techniques or approaches in original, creative

and innovative ways appropriate to specialised and complex contexts

Demonstrate the ability to handle the research method that has been selected in a reflexive

and responsible manner.

Demonstrate the ability to apply specialist knowledge and theory in critically reflexive, creative

and novel ways to address complex and unfamiliar problems in a specialised field of

Agricultural Economics and/or across applied areas;

Demonstrate by means of a literature investigation that he/she has a thorough and in-depth

knowledge of related scientific literature and has looked up a large enough quantity of recent

and appropriate historic primary and secondary sources in the speciality area.

Demonstrate the ability to make independent judgements about managing incomplete or

inconsistent information or data in an iterative process of analysis and synthesis.

Demonstrate the ability to produce and communicate the findings of their research in

academically appropriate ways;

Has the ability to interpret and debate different viewpoints and theories on a scientific basis.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, address and manage emerging ethical issues and advance

processes of ethical decision-making; take full responsibility for own work and operate

independently.

Module uitkomste:

Kundigheid en kritiese kennis te demonstreer in 'n gespesialiseerde area in Landbou-ekonomie

en/of oor gespesialiseerde of toegepaste areas.

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Die vermoë te demonstreer om nuwe metodes, tegnieke of benaderings te ontwikkel op

oorspronklike, kreatiewe en innoverende wyses wat gepas is vir gespesialiseerde en komplekse

kontekste;

Die vermoë te demonstreer om gespesialiseerde kennis en teorie toe te pas op refleksiewe,

kreatiewe en nuwe maniere om komplekse en onbekende probleme op te los in 'n

gespesialiseerde veld in Landbou-ekonomie en/of oor toegepaste areas;

Demonstreer dat hy/sy in diepte kennis het van die relevante wetenskaplike literatuur en die

vaardighede het om dit te interpreteer en debatteer van verskillende oogpunte en teorieë. En

dat die kandidaat geneog primere en sekondere literatuur bestudeer het in sy area van

spesialiteit.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om onafhanklik te kan oordeel hoe onvolledige of teenstrydige

inligting of data hanteer moet word deur 'n herhalende proses van analise en sintese;

Die vermoë wys om 'n probleem binne die landbou wetenskap veld te kan identifiseer en

analiseer met aangeleerde vaardighede.

Die vermoë te demonstreer om die bevindinge van sy/haar navorsing te kan genereer en op

akademies-toepaslike wyses te kan kommunikeer;

Moet sy/haar vermoë om die navorsingsprobleem effektief te kan aanspreek in die proefskrif

en die resultate effektief te kan kommunikeer.

Die vermoë demonstreer om ontluikende etiese kwessies te identifiseer, aan te spreek en te

bestuur en om prosesse betrokke by etiese besluitneming te bevorder; volle

verantwoordelikheid te neem vir eie werk en onafhanklike te kan funksioneer.

Method of delivery: Distance

Assessment methods: Internal and external evaluation/examination of thesis

AEXM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Capacity to design, conduct and write up original research

Understanding of scientific procedures and an ability to cope with research techniques

Understanding of literature related to the research problem

Ability to write a thesis that is linguistically, technically and scientifically correct

Apply the principles and philosophy of extension in practice

Design an integrated development/extension project that improves the livelihoods of 'clients"

Implement an integrated development/extension project that improves the livelihoods of

'clients".

Manage and evaluate an integrated development/extension project that improves the

livelihoods of 'clients'


Assessment methods: Internal and external evaluation/examination of thesis

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AGRM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

By completion of this qualification, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic knowledge base in the specific field of

Agronomy and Crop Science.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques

relevant to agriculture and be able to collect and critical evaluate current research and take

part in scholarly debates in this particular field of specialization.

Identify, analyse and deal with complex real world problems and issues regarding agriculture,

to apply relevant research methods, techniques and technologies, collect, interpret and

evaluate data under supervision and communicate results of the research to specialist and

non-specialist audiences in a dissertation which meets the standards of the faculties and NWU.

Module-uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie kwalifikasie behoort die student in staat te wees om:

‘n Kritiese begrip te demonstreer van die teorie, navorsingsmetodologie en tegnieke wat

betrekking het op die landbou en in staat wees om vir huidige navorsing inligting in te samel

en krities te evalueer, en deel te neem aan akademiese debatte op hierdie bepaalde

spesialisasiegebied.

‘n Omvattende en sistematiese kennisbasis te demonstreer in die spesifieke gebied van

Agronomie en Gewaskunde

Komplekse werklikheidsprobleme en kwessies rakende die landbou te identifiseer, te ontleed

en daarmee te handel; om tersaaklike navorsingsmetodes, -tegnieke en tegnologie toe te pas,

data te versamel, te interpreteer en onder toesig te evalueer, en die resultate van die navorsing

in ’n verhandeling wat voldoen aan die standaarde van die fakulteite en die NWU aan spesialis-

en nie-spesialisgehore te kommunikeer.


Assessment methods: Thesis 100%

AHAM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

The achievement of this qualification means that the Ph D graduate is able to demonstrate the

following specific and critical cross-field outcomes:

1. Demonstrate intellectual independence through the ability to apply sophisticated knowledge and

research methodologies for the solution of complex, unfamiliar problems in the field of Animal

Health and the competence to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research findings

within relevant local and global contexts as well as across disciplines.

2. Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and high levels of theoretical understanding in a complex

and specialised area and /or across specialised or applied areas in the field of Animal Health.

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3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specialised skills regarding the production,

breeding, nutrition, physiology and management of domesticated and wild animals in different

production systems.

4. Demonstrate the ability to provide innovative solutions regarding the production, breeding,

nutrition, physiology and management of domesticated and wild animals, as well as the factors

influencing the quality of animal products.

5. Question existing knowledge boundaries and practices and create responses to problems that

expand or redefine existing knowledge and extend the boundaries of Animal Health knowledge.

Critical cross-field outcomes Critical cross-field outcomes for this qualification include but are not

limited to various competencies and applied competencies such as:

• identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using

critical and creative thinking have been made;

• working in a disciplinary and/or inter-disciplinary manner as a member of a team, group,

organisation or community in both the public and private sectors;

• demonstrating an understanding of the interaction between systems from an ecological

perspective by understanding social needs, problems and resource capacity within an international,

national and local context;

• effectively using technology for strategies aimed at developing the field of Animal Health and

science in general;

• effectively managing and planning a learning programme that provides for a schedule of

activities including reading scientific journals in the field, becoming a member of scholarly

societies and professional bodies, attending seminars and conferences, doing research and

rendering voluntary services to facilitate professional growth and development;

• developing a comprehensive and systematic report on a research project in the format of a

doctoral thesis, and the competence to write research articles suitable for publication in refereed

journals and/or other scientific reports.

• Communicating effectively with people of all target groups, using visual, language and

mathematical skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.


Assessment methods:

Thesis - 100%

Formal Formative: Formative assessment, during the course of the research, may be based on any of the following if required by the research topic or the discipline: • Portfolios • Simulations • Work-place assessments • Group discussions • Presentations in front of peers and experts, • Oral and written examinations Summative:

Summative assessment takes the form of the examination of the thesis or other acceptable forms

of research output as appropriate to the field of study. In addition, an official defence of the thesis

may be used.

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Thesis

Module outcomes:

Students will have to demonstrate their ability to make a definite contribution towards the

development of new knowledge and skills in Applied Mathematics by proving mastered knowledge

of the theory and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical

analysis of existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the accepted

methodology in the field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and the

reporting of their research results in a scientifically acceptable format.


Assessment methods: Thesis

ARST971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


An ability to contributie to the development of new knowledge

Skills in conduting research in Applied Radiation Science and Technology,

Critical analysis of past literature leading to a scientific formulation of a problem statement;

Ability to select appropriate and specific research methodology applied in radiation science,

Innovative ability to apply appropriate methodologies and techniques to investigate a chosen

research topic in Applied radiation science and technology.

Critical and outstanding evaluation of the findings and defence of own opinion therefrom.


Assessment methods: Thesis (100%) will be examined according to the Faculty guidelines by


ASCM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

The PhD Animal Science is designed to produce graduates with rigorous research and analytical

skills, and at the end students should:

Be able to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of research;

Be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical

understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in

their field;

Prepare scientifically sound research project or protocol,

Implement the protocol as proposed, collect data, analyse and interpret results,

Prepare and present the research findings in written thesis, orally in scientific professional

forums and publish in a DHET accredited journal.

Be able to identify areas where ethical issues may arise in their research articulate strategies

for dealing with ethical issues including risk-benefit analysis.

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Become an independent professional and/or researcher in the field of study (Animal Science

sub-specialization)

Have self – direction and demonstrate leadership and originality in tackling and resolving

problems and issues, through communication and working effectively with others.



external examiners.


Thesis

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the student should demonstrate:

Critical and advanced knowledge of the relevant scientific literature and be able to plan and

conduct advanced empirical scientific research, to such a level that he/she is considered an

expert in the field of study

Depth of critical knowledge and high levels of theoretical understanding in a complex and

specialised area within the field of biochemistry and /or across specialised or applied areas and

expand or redefine existing knowledge in the field of biochemistry.

Intellectual independence and advanced research skills through the ability to apply

sophisticated knowledge and research methodologies to the solution of complex, unfamiliar

problems in the field of biochemistry and the competence to integrate and apply theoretical

knowledge and research findings within local and global contexts

Advanced problem solving skill through the ability to question existing knowledge boundaries

and practices in the field of biochemistry and existing knowledge. Deal with complexity,

lacunae and contradictions in the knowledge base of the field of biochemistry.

Accessing, processing and managing information skills through autonomous independent

judgements about information and concepts at highly abstract levels and make evaluations on

the basis of independently generated criteria.

The ability to produce and communicate information: show mastery of the literature and state

of research in a specific area by publishing novel findings in internationally relevant journals

Research leadership within a field or across disciplines to optimise all aspects of research

processes within complex and unpredictable contexts.

Management of learning, accountability and ethical behaviour through demonstrate high

levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability, with respect to the ethical implications

of research, the determination of socially relevant issues and research needs in South Africa,

and the ability to relate these issues to international contexts.

Module uitkomste:

Omvang van kennis: in diepte begrip van kritiese kennis en hoë vlakke van teoretiese begrip in

‘n kompleks en gespesialiseerde area binne die gebied van Biochemie en/of oor

gespesialiseerde of toegepaste areas en die uitbreiding of herdefinieering van bestaande kennis

binne die gebied van Biochemie.

Kennis geletterdheid en metodes: intellektuele onafhanklikheid en gevorderde

navorsingsvaardighede deur die vermoë om gesofistikeerde kennis en navorsingsmetodologieë

tot die oplossing van kompleks, onbekende probleme binne die gebied Biochemie toe te pas en

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die bevoegdheid om teoretiese kennis en navorsingsbevindinge te integreer en toe te pas binne

plaaslike en globale kontekste.

Probleemoplossing: Bevraagteken bestaande kennis grense en praktyke binne die gebied

Biochemie en huidige kennis. Hanteer kompleksiteit, leemtes en teenstrydighede in die kennis

basis binne die gebied Biochemie.

Toegang, verwerking en bestuur van inligting: outonome uitsprake oor inligting en konsepte

teen hoogs abstrakte vlakke en moet evaluerings op die basis van onfhanklike gegenereerde

kriteria kan maak.

Vervaardiging en kommunikasie van inligting: Toon meesterskap van die literatuur en stand

van navorsing in ‘n spesifieke area deur die publikasie van nuwe bevindings in internasionale

relevante tydskrifte.

Konteks en stelsels: navorsing leierskap binne ‘n gebied of oor dissiplines om alle aspekte van

die navorsingsprosesse te optimaliseer binne kompleks en onvoorspelbare kontekste.

Kontrole leer, aanspreeklikheid en etiek: Demonstreer hoë vlakke van verantwoordelikheid,

self-refleksiwiteit en aanpasbaarheid, met betrekking tot etiese implikasies van navorsing, die

bepaling van sosiaal relevante kwessies en navorsingsbehoeftes in Suid Afrika en die vermoë

om hierdie kwessies aan internasionale kontekste te verbind.


Assessment methods: Thesis examination: 100% of marking allocation

BIYM971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 9

Dissertation

Module outcomes:

A doctoral candidate must demonstrate a depth of knowledge and high levels of theoretical

understanding in a complex and specialised area of Biology.

Demonstrate intellectual independence and advanced research skills through the ability to

apply sophisticated knowledge and research Biology.

Autonomously generate, synthesize and evaluate information and concepts at highly abstract

levels and make sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria.

Question existing knowledge boundaries and practices in Biology and create responses to

problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.

Show mastery of the literature and state of research in a specific area.

Demonstrate research leadership within a field or across disciplines, including the ability to

plan, resource, manage and optimise all aspects of research processes engaged in, within

complex and unpredictable contexts.

Demonstrate high levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability, with respect to the

ethical implications of research, the determination of socially relevant issues and research

needs in South Africa, and the ability to relate these issues to international contexts.

Critical cross-field outcomes:

Critical cross-field outcomes for this qualification include but are not limited to the following

competencies:

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using

critical and creative thinking have been made;

Working in a disciplinary and/or inter-disciplinary manner as a member of a team, group,

organisation or community in both the public and private sectors;

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Demonstrating an understanding of the interaction between systems from an ecological

perspective by understanding social needs, problems and resource capacity within an

international, national and local context;

Demonstrating the effective utilisation of technology for strategies aimed at the development

of the Natural Sciences as well as Science in general;

Effectively managing and planning a learning programme that provides for a schedule of

activities including reading scientific journals in the field, becoming a member of scholarly

societies and professional bodies, attending seminars and conferences, doing research and

rendering voluntary services to facilitate professional growth and development;

Developing a comprehensive and systematic report on a research project in the format of a

doctoral thesis, and the competence to write research articles suitable for publication in

refereed journals and/or other scientific reports.

Communicating effectively with people of all target groups, using visual, language and

mathematical skills, in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.



BWIN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


development of new knowledge and skills in Business Mathematics and Informatics by proving

mastered knowledge of the theory and principles of the field; the integration of theory and practice

in the field; critical analysis of existing knowledge in the field; the undertaking of research according

to the accepted methodology in the field; the analysis and interpretation of research data and

results; and the reporting of their research results in a scientifically acceptable format.


Assessment methods: The student shall submit a thesis on a suitable research topic.


Thesis

Module outcomes:


development of new knowledge and skills in Risk Analysis by proving mastered knowledge of the

theory and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical analysis

of existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the accepted





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CHEN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Upon completion of this module the student should make a determined contribution to the

development of new knowledge and skills in a research field in Chemistry, and to be acquainted

with the specific research methodology of this field(s), that include:

The identification and scientific formulation of a problem statement;

A thorough investigation of existing knowledge as reflected by the applicable literature;

A critical analysis of existing knowledge in the field;

The execution of applicable research to solve the problem;

The scientific evaluation of the results in context with the problem statement;

The scientific communication of the results in the form of a thesis.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooiing van hierdie module behoort die student 'n bepaalde bydrae te maak tot die

ontwikkeling van nuwe kennis en vaardighede in 'n navorsingsveld in Chemie, en vertroud te wees

met die besondere navorsingsmetodologie van hierdie veld(e), wat insluit:

Die identifisering en wetenskaplike formulering van 'n probleemstelling;

'n Deeglike ondersoek van bestaande kennis soos gereflekteer deur toepaslike wetenskaplike

literatuur;

'n Kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die veld;


Die wetenskaplike evaluering van die resultate in die konteks van die probleemstelling;

Die wetenskaplike kommunikasie van die resultate in die vorm van 'n proefskrif.




CHEM971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate expertise and critical knowledge of a specialised area in Atmospheric Chemistry

and/or across specialised or applied areas.


and innovative ways appropriate to specialised and complex contexts.



Atmospheric Chemistry and/or across applied areas.




academically appropriate ways.

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independently.

Module uitkomste:

Kundigheid en kritiese kennis te demonstreer in 'n gespesialiseerde area in Atmosferiese

Chemie en/of oor gespesialiseerde of toegepaste areas.



kontekste.



gespesialiseerde veld in Atmosferiese Chemie en/of oor toegepaste areas.


inligting of data hanteer moet word deur 'n herhalende proses van analise en sintese.


akademies-toepaslike wyses te kan kommunikeer.







DRKN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Conceptualise, plan, and execute new research initiatives, and to create and present new

knowledge and questions, based on demonstrated, integrated, and contextualised knowledge

of the relevant scientific literature and theory.

Contribute towards the scholarly debate concerning the theory, practice and possible

implementation of the new knowledge generated.

Develop new methods and/or apply existing methods towards new research questions in

original, creative and innovative ways to address the chosen research topic.

Apply and/or develop problem solving skills by using specialist knowledge and theory in

critically reflexive, creative, and novel ways to address any practical, interpretive, and/or

theoretical situations foreseen or that may arise during the study.

Apply all relevant ethical requirements as set out by the relevant ethical committees,

procedures, and regulations

Collect, process, analyse, judge, and interpret new data, findings, information, and theory in

the context of existing knowledge, discourse, and theory

Produce, communicate, and defend new data, findings, analyses, insights, and theoretical and

practical discourse as presentable and publishable work

Be held accountable for scientific integrity

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Module uitkomste:

Te kan konseptualiseer, beplanning te kan doen, en uitvoering te kan gee van nuwe

navorsingsinisiatiewe, asook die generering en voordra van nuwe kennis en vrae, gegrond op

bewese, geïntegreerde, en gekontekstualiseerde kennis van die spesifieke navorsingsveld.

Bydraes te kan lewer tot die vakkundige debat betreffende die teorie, praktyk, en moontlike

toepassing van die nuwe kennis en vrae.

Nuwe metodes te kan ontwikkel, en/of bestaande metodes oorspronklike, kreatief en

innoverend toe te kan pas op die navorsingsvraagstuk(ke) binne die gekose studieveld

Deur toepassing van spesialiskennis en -teorie, probleemoplossingsvaardighede te gebruik in

'n oorspronklike, kritiese, en innoverende manier ter aanspreking van die

navorsingsvraagstuk(ke).

Die toepaslike etiese vereistes na te kom soos voorgeskryf deur die toepaslike etiese komitees,

prosedures, en regulasies.

Nuwe data, bevindings, inligting, en teorie te versamel, formuleer, prosesseer, analiseer,

beoordeel, en te interpreteer binne die kader van bestaande kennis, diskoers, en teorie

Nuwe data, bevindings, analises, insigte, as teoretiese en/of praktiese diskoers as publiseerbare

en werk wat voorgedra kan word aan portuurgehore, te produseer, kommunikeer, en te

verdedig.

Vir wetenskaplike integriteit aanspreeklik gehou te kan word




DRRS971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge with regard to disaster risk studies to

specifically enable engagement with and critique of multidisciplinary research practices and

the ability to evaluate current processes of knowledge production in disaster risk studies and

then to select appropriate processes of enquiry into disaster risk in various sectors.

Demonstrate the ability to use a wide range of specialised skills in identifying, conceptualising,

designing and implementing methods of enquiry to address complex and challenging problems

within disaster risk studies and the ability to make autonomous ethical decisions which affect

knowledge production, or complex organisational or professional issues, an ability to critically

contribute to the development of ethical standards specifically in disaster risk studies.

Demonstrate the ability to use the resources of academic/ professional/or occupational

discourses to communicate and defend substantial ideas that are the products of research or

development in disaster risk studies; and use a range of advanced and specialised skills and

discourses appropriate to disaster risk studies, to communicate to a multidisciplinary

environment with different levels of knowledge or expertise.

Demonstrate the ability to make strategic interventions at an appropriate level within a

system, based on an understanding of hierarchical relations within the system, and the ability

to address the intended and unintended consequences of interventions.

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Demonstrate an ability to operate independently and take full responsibility for own work,

and, where appropriate, to account for leading and initiating processes and implementing

systems, ensuring good resource management and governance practices.

Module uitkomstes:

Demonstreer gespesialiseerde kennis en insig met betrekking tot ramp studies om interaksie

met en kritiek van ramp risiko bestuur en multi-dissiplinere navorsings en praktyke in die veld

van ramp studies te bewerkstellig; en om gevorderde vakundigheid of navorsing in ‘n bepaalde

veld, dissipline of praktyk the demonstreer.

Demonstreer die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van gespesialiseerde vaardighede en toepaslike

metodes the identifiseer, konseptualiseer, ontwerp en te implementeer om komplekse en

uitdagende probleme in die veld van rampstudies the bemeester, die vermoë om selfstandige

etiese besluite te neem wat verband hou met generering van kennis of komplekse

organisatoriese of professionele kwessies; demonstreer ook die vermoë om krities by te dra tot

die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde in ramp studies.

Demonstreer die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van gevorderde gespesialiseerde kennis en

beroepsgerigte diskoerse in ramp studies te gebruik, en te kommunikeer na ‘n multi-dissiplinere

omgewing met verskeie vlakke van kennis en vaardighede, en die vermoë om ‘n wye reeks van

gespesialiseerde vaardighede en toepaslike metodes the identifiseer, konseptualiseer, ontwerp

en te implenteer om komplekse en uitdagende probleme in die veld van rampstudies the

bemeester.

Demonstreer die vermoë om om strategiese inisiatiewe the maak op 'n aanvaarbare vlak in 'n

sisteem, gebaseer op die verstaan van hierargiese verhoudings binne 'n sisteem.

Demonstreer ook die vermoë om die gevolge van ingrypings, hetsy bedoel of nie bedoel te

identifiseer.

Demonstreer die vermoë om onafhanklik te kan funksioneer en volle verantwoordelikeid vir eie

navorsing te neem, en waar toespaslik, om leiding te neem en prosesse te inisieer en sisteme

te implementeer; en verseker en bevorder volhoubare bestuur van hulpbronne en regererings

praktyke.




ENVM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Advanced research abilities in a topic in Environmental Science and/or Environmental

Management, with in-depth engagement leading to a unique angle in the topic.

Ability to effectively report research in a scholarly manner as a thesis and/or journal articles.

Ability to authoritatively disseminate Environmental Science research using appropriate

platforms, including conference presentations.


Assessment methods: A thesis examined by three examiners.

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FSKN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:


specialized area within the field of Physics and or across specialized applied areas and expand

or redefine existing knowledge in the fields within the curriculum topic. There is only one

curriculum and a topic for a thesis may be selected from one of the focus research areas which

are thermal energy, material characterization, electronic instrumentation, stellar astrophysics,

radio astronomy, TeV-gamma ray astronomy, cosmic ray physics, heliospheric physics and

other relevant emerging research entities.

Ability to make a specific contribution to the development of new knowledge and skills in the

field of specialization by providing proof that they have mastered knowledge of the theory and

principles in the field; they are capable of integrating theory and practice in the field; of critical

analysis of existing methodologies in the field; of analysis and interpretation of research data

and results; of reporting research results in a scientifically acceptable format; of relating

science to international standard.

The ability to make autonomous, independent judgements about information and concepts at

highly abstract levels and make evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria;

show mastery of the literature and state of research in the selected topic in the field of physics.

Module uitkomste:

Na voltooing van die module sal die student in staat wees om te demonstreer:

Diepte van kritiese kennis en 'n hoë vlak van teoretiese begrip in 'n komplekse en

gespesialiseerde toegepase gebied binne die veld van Fisika. Bestaande kennis uit te brei of te

herdefinieer binne die kurrikulum onderwerp.Daar is net een kurrikulum en 'n onderwerp vir 'n

proefskrif kan uit een van die navorsings areas gekies word wat insluit: Hitte-energie, Materiaal

karakterisering, Elektroniese toerusting, Astrofisika, Radio-astronomie, TEV-

gammastraalastronomie, Fisika van Kosmiese Strale, Heliosferiese Fisika en ander relevante

onderwerpe van toekomstige navorsingsentiteite.

Die vermoë om 'n spesifieke bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van nuwe kennis en vaardighede in die

veld van spesialisasie te maak deur te bewys dat hulle die nodige teoretiese kennis en beginsels

in die veld onder die knie het; die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die veld; kritiese analise

van bestaande kennis in die veld; die uitvoering van navorsing volgens die aanvaarde

metodologie in die veld; die ontleding en interpretasie van navorsingsdata en resultate; die

rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in 'n wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.

Die vermoë om onafhanklike besluite oor inligting asook konsepte te maak op hoë abstrakte

vlakke en evaluerings te maak op grond van onafhanklike en eie kriteria; die bemeestering van

die literatuur en stand van navorsing in die gekose onderwerp in Fisika.


Assessment methods: Assessment mark received after examination of the thesis: 100% of final

module mark.

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GEOM971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Advanced research abilities in a topic in Human or Physical Geography, or their combination,

with in-depth engagement leading to a unique angle in the topic.

Ability to effectively report research in a scholarly manner as a thesis and/or journal articles.

Ability to authoritatively disseminate Geographical research using appropriate platforms,

including conference presentations.


Assessment methods: A thesis examined by three examiners.

GGFN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


specialised area within the field of Geography and Environmental Management and /or across

specialised or applied areas and expand or redefine existing knowledge in the field of

Geography and Environmental Management.

Intellectual independence and advanced research skills through the ability to apply

sophisticated knowledge and research methodologies to the solution of complex, unfamiliar

problems in the field of Geography and Environmental Management and the competence to

integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research findings within local and global

contexts.

The ability to question existing knowledge boundaries and practices in the field of Geography

and Environmental Management; and to deal with complexity, and contradictions in the

knowledge base of the field of Geography and Environmental Management.

The ability to make autonomous, independent judgements about information and concepts at

highly abstract levels and make evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria.

Show mastery of the literature and state of research in Geography and Environmental

Management, with specific reference to their chosen are of specialisation; and to defend and

communicate the findings of their own research.

Research leadership within the field of Geography and Environmental Management or across

disciplines to optimise all aspects of research processes within complex and unpredictable

contexts.

High levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability, with respect to the ethical

implications of research, the determination of socially relevant l issues and research needs in

South Africa, and the ability to relate these issues to international contexts.

Module uitkomste:

Diepgang van kritiese kennis en hoë vlakke van teoretiese begrip in ŉ kompleske en

gespesialiseerde terrein binne Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur en/of oor gespesialiseerde of

toegaste terreine en brei uit of herdefinieër bestaande kennis in Geografie en

Omgewingsbestuur .

Intellektuele onafhanklikheid en gevorderde navorsingsvaardighede deur die vermoë om

gesofistikeerde kennis en navorsingsmetodes toe te pas ten einde komplekse, onbekende

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probleme in Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur op te los, en die bevoegdheid om teoretiese

kennis en navorsing binne plaaslike en globale kontekste te integreer en toe te pas.

Die vermoë om bestaande kennisgrense en -praktyke te bevraagteken, en met kompleksiteit en

teenstrydighede in die kennisveld van Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur om te gaan.

Die vermoë om outonome, selfstandige besluite te neem oor inligting en konsepte op hoogs

abstrakte vlak en evaluasies uit te voer aan die hand van kriteria wat onafhanklik verwek is.

Beheersing van literatuur en stand van navorsing in Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur, met

besondere verwysing na die gekose spesialiteitsterrein. Die vermoë om bevindings van eie

navorsing te verdedig en te kommunikeer.

Navorsingsleierskap in Geografie en Omgewingsbestuur en oor dissiplinêre grense heen om alle

aspekte van navorsingsprosesse in komplekse en onvoorspelbare kontekste te optimaliseer.

Hoë vlakke van verantwoordelikheid, selfondersoek en aanpasbaarheid t.o.v. die etiese

implikasies van navorsing, bepaling van aangeleenthede en navorsingsbehoeftes wat sosiaal

relevant is in Suid-Afrika, en die vermoë om hierdie aangeleenthede met die internasionale

konteks te skakel.




HDGH971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


research or practices in the field of hydrology and geohydrology.

To develop new methods/techniques/processes/systems in original, creative and innovative

ways appropriate to the complex context of hydrology and geohydrology.


design in order to execute a complex research project with a view to obtaining novel solutions

to challenging and relevant research problems in the field of hydrology and geohydrology.


in the form of scientific papers.

The ability to produce substantial publishable work that meets international standards

because it is considered to be new/innovative.



of research within the field of hydrology and geohydrology.

Module uitkomstes:

Gevorderde spesialis kennis te gebruik, om met huidige navorsing of praktyke in die studieveld

van hidrologie en geohidrologieskakeling te skakel en krities te evalueer.

Metodes, tegnieke, prosesse of stelsels the ontwikkel deur gebruik te maak van oorspronklike,

kreatiewe en innoverende metodes wat toepaslik is in die konteks van hidrologie en

geohidrologie.

Toepaslike navorsingsmetodes te identifiseer met die beplanning van 'n gepaste

navorsingsontwerp ten einde 'n komplekse navorsingsprojek uit te voer met die oog op die

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verkryging van nuwe oplossings vir uitdagende en relevante navorsing probleme in die

studieveld van hidrologie en geohidrologie.

Navorsingsresultate korrek te interpreteer en om sulke resultate effektief the kommunikeer in

die vorm van wetenskaplike artikels.

Om nuwe en innoverende navorsing te publiseer wat aan internasionale standaarde voldoen.

Etiese besluite te neem tydens die proses van kennisproduksie, waardeur 'n kritieke bydrae

gelewer word tot die ontwikkeling van etiese standaarde binne die veld van Hidrologie en

Geohidrologie in die konteks van navorsing.




HIKS971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

The student should be able to:

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the research process;

Make analysis of literature on a chosen topic in IKS;

To make a sysnthesis of literature culminating in a research proposal;

To make a sysnthesis of literature culminating in a presentation of an oral seminar;

To make analysis and interpretation of research data on a chosen tipic in IKS using appropriate

techniques and software;

To make a synthesis of literature and analysed data culmitating into a thesis;

To make a synthesis of literature and analysed datata culmitating into a manuscript for

publication;




Thesis

Module outcomes:

Students will demonstrate their ability to make a definite contribution towards the development of

new knowledge and skills in Computer Science and Information Systems by proving mastered

knowledge of the theory and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the

field, critical analysis of existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the

accepted methodology in the field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and

the reporting of their research results in a scientifically acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:

Studente sal hul vermoë demonstreer om 'n bepaalde bydrae te maak tot die ontwikkeling van nuwe

kennis en vaardighede in Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels deur bewys te lewer van beheersde

kennis van die teorie en beginsels van die navorsingsgebied, die integrasie van teorie en praktyk in

die navorsingsgebied, kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die navorsingsgebied, die uitvoering

van navorsing volgens die aanvaarde metodologie in die navorsingsgebied, die ontleding en

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interpretasie van navorsingsdata en resultate, die rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in 'n

wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.


Assessment methods:

The student shall submit a thesis on a suitable research topic.


Die student dien 'n proefskrif oor 'n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp in.

ITWV971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Students will have to demonstrate their ability to make a specific contribution to the development

of new knowledge and skills in the field of specialisation by providing proof they have mastered

knowledge of the theory and principles in the field; they are capable of integrating theory and

practice in the field; of critical analysis of existing methodologies in the field; of analysis and

interpretation of research data and results; of reporting research results in a scientifically

acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:

Studente sal hul vermoë moet demonstreer om ? bepaalde bydrae te maak tot die ontwikkeling van

nuwe kennis en vaardighede in die veld van spesialisasie deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis

van die teorie en beginsels van die veld; die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die veld; kritiese

analise van bestaande kennis in die veld; die uitvoering van navorsing volgens die aanvaarde


rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in ? wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.


Assessment Criteria: Students have mastered the outcomes if they are able to write a thesis of high technical quality that will demonstrate: • their command of an applied competency in an applicable quantitative and/or qualitative research methodology and in scientific penmanship; • their ability to identify a relevant research problem in a computer science and/or information technology discipline by integrating the above-mentioned skills; • their ability to thoroughly investigate existent knowledge as reflected in appropriate scientific literature; • their ability to carry out the desired research in view of solving the problem; • their ability to evaluate the results scientifically in the context of the problem statement; • their ability to communicate the results scientifically.

Students have to prove that the outcomes of the research project contribute positively to the

applicable field of knowledge.

Assessment Methods Formal Formative: Candidates should follow an approved process of: • selection for PhD study after students' academic capabilities and potential have been recognised by faculty; • admission to proceed with the PhD and research project;

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• approval of a proposal;

Summative: The results of the research project (thesis) should be examined and approved by as least an expert in the field of the research.

The thesis should be approved by the faculty and senate of the university

Assessment Plan: The PhD management plan is as follows: Application of candidates Student registration Registration of title and appointment of promoter(s) and examiners Study guidance Examination and results: • Give notice of submission; • Submission of thesis copies and all relevant additional reports as specified in the post-graduate

candidate checklist; • Examination process; • Receive examiners' results and reports; • Release results.

Assesseringsplan: Die PhD bestuursplan is as volg: Aansoeke van kandidate Studente registrasie Registrasie van titel en aanstelling van promotor(s) en eksaminatore Studieleiding Eksamen en resultate: • Gee kennis van inhandiging • Handig proefskrif kopieë an alle relevante addisionele verslae in soos dit in die nagraadse

kandidate kontrolelys aangedui word • Eksamineringsproses • Ontvang resultate en verslae van eksaminatore • Maak uitslae bekend

MKBN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate expertise and critical knowledge of a specialised area in Microbiology and/or

across specialised or applied areas.


and innovative ways appropriate to specialised and complex contexts.



Microbiology and/or across applied areas.




academically appropriate ways.

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independently.

Module uitkomste:

Kundigheid en kritiese kennis te demonstreer in 'n gespesialiseerde area in Mikrobiologie en/of

oor gespesialiseerde of toegepaste areas.



kontekste.



gespesialiseerde veld in Mikrobiologie en/of oor toegepaste areas.


inligting of data hanteer moet word deur 'n herhalende proses van analise en sintese.


akademies-toepaslike wyses te kan kommunikeer.







Apply critical knowledge and theory to conceptualise new research initiatives within the field

of Microbiology with a view to create new knowledge.

Identify and apply appropriate methods, techniques and approaches to address specific

research questions in their field of specialisation.

Formulate, plan and execute an appropriate research design, complete with suitable research

and data analysis methods in order to address a complex research problem or test a research

hypothesis in Microbiology.

Access, analyse, process, evaluate and manage/synthesise relevant

information/knowledge/data to develop significant original insights into complex and abstract

issues in their field of specialisation.

Produce substantial and independent, in-depth and publishable work which meets

international standards and makes a significant contribution to the field of Microbiology.

Apply high levels of responsibility, self-reflexivity and adaptability in own management of

learning; adhere to the requirements set by the University regarding ethical research practices.

Assessment Methods - Formal Formative:

Not applicable

Assessment Methods - Summative:

Thesis that will be examined according to the Faculty guidelines by internal and external examiner.

Assessment Plan:

Thesis - 100%

Asseseringsplan:

Proefskrif - 100%

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MTHS971 SEMESTER 1&2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


development of new knowledge and skills in Mathematics by proving mastered knowledge of the

theory and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical analysis

of existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the accepted





NWON971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Students will have to demonstrate the ability to make a definite contribution towards the

development of new knowledge and skills in Natural Science Education by proving mastered

knowledge of the theory and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the

field, critical analysis of existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the

accepted methodology in the field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and

the reporting of their research results in a scientifically and ethically acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:


kennis en vaardighede in Natuurwetenskaponderwys deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis van

die teorie en beginsels van die navorsingsgebied, die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die

navorsingsgebied, kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die navorsingsgebied, die uitvoering van

navorsing volgens die aanvaarde metodologie in die navorsingsgebied, die ontleding en


wetenskaplik en etiese aanvaarde formaat.


Metode van aflewering: Voltyds / Deeltyds


Assesseringsmetodes: Die student dien 'n proefskrif in oor 'n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp

OMWN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Demonstrate expertise and critical knowledge in an area at the forefront of environmental

sciences and to contribute to scholarly debates around theories and processes of knowledge

production in environmental sciences.

Demonstrate an ability to develop new methods/techniques/processes/systems to specialised

and complex areas of environmental science.

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Demonstrate an ability to apply specialist knowledge and theory to address complex problems

in environmental science.

Demonstrate an ability to make independent judgements about managing

incomplete/inconsistent information/data in the field of environmental science in an iterative

process of analysis and synthesis.

Demonstrate an ability to produce substantial, independent, in-depth and publishable work in

environmental science.

Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical underpinnings in the management of complex

environmental scientific systems.

Demonstrate an ability to identify, and address emerging ethical issues, to advance processes

of ethical decision-making, and to operate independently and responsibly within the context

of research in environmental science.

Module uitkomstes:

Kundigheid en kritiese kennis in 'n area aan die voorpunt van omgewingswetenskappe te

demonstreer en om 'n bydra te lewer tot vakkundige debatte rakende teorieë en prosesses

waardeur kennis gegenereer kan word in omgewingswetenskappe.

Nuwe metodes/tegnieke/prosesse/stelsels te ontwikkel vir gespesialiseerde en komplekse

areas van omgewingswetenskappe.

Gespesialiseerde kennis en teorie toe te pas om komplekse probleme in

omgewingswetenskappe aan te spreek.

Onafhanklike beoordelings te maak rakende onvolledige/teenstrydige inligting/data in die veld

van omgewingswetenskappe deur van herhalende analise en sintese gebruik te maak.

Beduidende, selfstandige, in-diepte en publiseerbare werk in die veld van

omgewingswetenskappe te produseer.

Diepgaande onderbou in die bestuur van kompekse omgewingswetenskaplike stelsels te

demonstreer.

Ontluikende etiese kwessies te identifiseer en aan te spreek, prosesse rakende etiese

besluitneming te bevorder, en om selfstandig en vertantwoorbaar binne die konteks van

omgewingswetenskapper op te tree.




ONAV972 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis /

Skripsie

Module outcomes:

Students will have to demonstrate their ability to make a specific contribution to the development

of new knowledge and skills in the field of specialization by providing proof they have mastered

knowledge of the theory and principles in the field; they are capable of integrating theory and

practice in the field; of critical analysis of existing methodologies in the field; of analysis and

interpretation of research data and results; of reporting research results in a scientifically

acceptable format.

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Module uitkomste:

Studente sal hul vermoë moet demonstreer om ŉ bepaalde bydrae te maak tot die ontwikkeling van

nuwe kennis en vaardighede in die veld van spesialisasie deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis

van die teorie en beginsels van die veld; die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die veld; kritiese

analise van bestaande kennis in die veld; die uitvoering van navorsing volgens die aanvaarde


rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in ŉ wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.


Assessment methods:

Thesis (100%) will be examined according to the Faculty guidelines by internal and external

examiners.

PLKN971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Display expertise and broad knowledge of the botanical field of specialisation (ecology,

molecular biology, physiology or taxonomy) in terrestrial or aquatic environments to formulate

conduct fundamental research of significance in the primary area of study.

Exhibit a critical and advanced understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of research in

the field of specialisation to identify, demarcate and critically analyse complex research

problems, and to conceptualise and formulate appropriate research questions.

Initiate, develop and implement appropriate procedures to collect, process, analyse and

manage data to independently address the goals of the study through the application of

creative skills (techniques, processes or technologies) and suitable analytical methods to test

a research hypothesis.

Adopt appropriate, responsible and approved processes of ethical decision-making for

knowledge production in the field of specialisation and to monitor and evaluate the

consequences of these decisions where appropriate.

Produce substantial, in-depth and publishable research that meets international standards,

which is considered to be new or innovative by peers, and makes a significant contribution to

the discipline and field of specialisation.

Demonstrate intellectual independence, research leadership and management of research

development in the field of specialisation, and to initiate communication strategies to defend

and promote the value of the research.

Module uitkomstes:

Kundigheid en wye kennis van die plantkundige spesialiseringsrigting te vertoon (ekologie,

molekulêre biologie, fisiologie of taksonomie) in terrestriële of akwatiese omgewings, om

sodoende fundamentele navorsing te doen wat betekenisvol is in die primêre studiegebied.

n Kritiese en gevorderde begrip te toon van die teoretiese onderbou van navorsing in die

spesialiseringsrigting, om sodoende komplekse navorsingsprobleme te identifiseer, af te baken

en krities te analiseer, en om toepaslike navorsingsvrae te konseptualiseer en te formuleer.

Toepaslike prosedures te inisieer, ontwikkel en implementeer om data in te samel, te verwerk,

te analiseer en te bestuur om onafhanklik die doelstellings van die studie aan te spreek deur

die aanwending van van kreatiewe vaardighede (metodes, tegnieke, prosesse of tegnologie) en

geskikte analitiese metodes om 'n navorsingshipotese te toets.

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Toepaslike, verantwoordelike en goedgekeurde prosesse van etiese besluitneming vir

kennisproduksie binne die spesialiseringsrigting te bewerkstellig en om die gevolge van hierdie

besluite, waar van toepassing, te moniteer en te evalueer.

Voldoende, in-diepte en publiseerbare navorsing te lewer wat aan internasionale standaarde

voldoen, wat deur eweknieë beskou sal word as nuut of innoverend en wat 'n betekenisvolle

bydrae tot die dissipline en spesialiseringsrigting sal lewer.

Intellektuele onafhanklikheid, navorsingsleierskap en bestuur van navorsingsontwikkeling in

die spesialiseringsrigting te demonstreer, en om kommunikasiestrategieë te inisieer wat die

waarde van die navorsing kan verdedig en bevorder.


Assessment methods:

The achievement of Module outcomes will be tested in the following way:

Research thesis will be examined by a minimum of three examiners, of which only one can be an

internal examiner and at least two should be external examiners (including one international

external examiner).

SBEL971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:

Illustrate an original contribution to knowledge creation within the field of Urban and Regional

Planning, by applying advanced subject-specific and integrated planning knowledge and skills

in addressing planning issues and in identifying, analysing and solving relevant problems.

Illustrate expertise and insight into the nature and objectives of the study, as well as the

theoretical and scientific principles that form the basis of the study, in order to conceptualise

new research initiatives, and create new knowledge.

Illustrate the ability to contribute to scholarly debates around theories and knowledge

production within the field of Urban and Regional Planning

Illustrate the ability to develop new techniques and analytical methods appropriate to complex

planning problems, and the ability to retrieve new knowledge appropriate to specialised and

complex Urban and Regional Planning contexts.

Illustrate thorough, logical and coherent assessment of the significance of the research

findings, including the ability to produce significant insights, apply specialist knowledge and

skills acquired in these studies, meaningfully.

Illustrate critical and independent thought, demonstrating insight into the challenges and

multi-dimensional considerations within the field of Urban and Regional Planning, which

makes a significant, publishable contribution to the Urban and Regional Planning discipline.

Module uitkomste:

Illustreer 'n oorspronklike bydrae tot kennis ontwikkeling in die vakgebied Stads-en-

Streekbeplanning, deur gevorderde vakspesifieke en geïntegreerde beplanningskennis en -

vaardighede toe te pas om beplanningsvraagstukke aan te pak en relevante probleme te

identifiseer, analiseer en op te los.

Illustreer kundigheid en insig met betrekking tot die aard en doelstellings van die studie, asook

die teoretiese en wetenskaplike beginsels wat die studie onderbou, ten einde nuwe

navorsingsinisiatiewe te konseptualiseer en nuwe kennis te genereer of praktyke te vestig

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Illustreer die vermoë om 'n bydrae te lewer tot vakkundige debat rakende teorieë en prosesse

waardeur kennis gegenereer word binne Stads-en-Streekbeplanning

Illustreer die vermoë om nuwe tegnieke en analitiese metodes te ontwikkel wat toepaslik is vir

komplekse beplanningsprobleme, en die vermoë om nuwe kennis te ontsluit toepaslik vir

gespesialiseerde en komplekse Stads-en-Streekbeplanningkontekste

Illustreer deeglike, logiese en samehangende beoordeling van die betekenisvolheid van die

navorsingsbevindings, insluitend die vermoë om gespesialiseerde kennis en vaardighede

opgedoen in hierdie studie sinvol toe te pas en betekenisvolle insigte te genereer.

Illustreer kritiese en onafhanklike denke wat van insig getuig in die uitdagings en unieke, multi-

dimensionele oorwegings binne die veld van Stads-en-Streekbeplanning, wat publiseerbaar is

en 'n betekenisvolle bydrae lewer tot die Stads-en-Streekbeplanning dissipline.


Assessment methods: Not applicable as this is a research module.

Formative assessments are thus not relevant as the examination of the dissertation counts 100%

towards the final module mark

Assesseringsmetodes: Nie van toepassing omdat hierdie n navorsingsmodule is.


Thesis

Module outcomes:

Students will have to demonstrate the ability to make a definite contribution towards the

development of new knowledge and skills in Statistics by proving mastered knowledge of the theory

and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical analysis of

existing knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the accepted methodology

in the field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and the reporting of their

research results in a scientifically and ethically acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:


kennis en vaardighede in Statistiek deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis van die teorie en

beginsels van die navorsingsgebied, die integrering van teorie en praktyk in die navorsingsgebied,

kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die navorsingsgebied, die uitvoering van navorsing volgens

die aanvaarde metodologie in die navorsingsgebied, die ontleding en interpretasie van

navorsingsdata en resultate, die rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in 'n wetenskaplik en

etiese aanvaarde formaat.

Method of delivery: Not applicable – research project

Metode van aflewering: Nie van toepassing – navorsingsprojek


Assesseringsmetodes: Die student dien 'n proefskrif oor 'n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp

TGWS971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


new knowledge and skills in Applied Mathematics by proving mastered knowledge of the theory

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and principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical analysis of

existing knowledge in the field; the undertaking of research according to the accepted methodology

in the field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and the reporting of their

research results in a scientifically acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:


kennis en vaardighede in Toegepaste Wiskunde deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis van die

teorie en beginsels van die navorsingsgebied, die integrasie van teorie en praktyk in die

navorsingsgebied, kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die navorsingsgebied, die uitvoering van

navorsing volgens die aanvaarde metodologie in die navorsingsgebied, die ontleding en


wetenskaplik aanvaarde formaat.

Method of delivery: Not applicable – research project

Metode van aflewering: Nie van toepassing – navorsingsprojek


Assesseringsmetodes: Die student dien 'n proefskrif oor 'n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp in.

WISK971 SEMESTER 1 & 2 NQF-LEVEL: 10

Thesis

Module outcomes:


new knowledge and skills in Mathematics by proving mastered knowledge of the theory and

principles of the field, the integration of theory and practice in the field, critical analysis of existing

knowledge in the field, the undertaking of research according to the accepted methodology in the

field, the analysis and interpretation of research data and results, and the reporting of their research

results in a scientifically acceptable format.

Module uitkomste:


kennis en vaardighede in Wiskunde deur bewys te lewer van beheersde kennis van die teorie en

beginsels van die navorsingsgebied, die integrasie van teorie en praktyk in die navorsingsgebied,

kritiese analise van bestaande kennis in die navorsingsgebied, die uitvoering van navorsing volgens

die aanvaarde metodologie in die navorsingsgebied, die ontleding en interpretasie van

navorsingsdata en resultate, die rapportering van hul navorsingsresultate in 'n wetenskaplik

aanvaarde formaat.

Method of delivering: Not applicable – research project

Metode van aflewering: Nie van toepassing – navorsingsprojek.


Assesseringsmetodes: Die student dien 'n proefskrif oor 'n geskikte navorsingsonderwerp.

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